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A full journey from the beginning of "Swordplay" movies in Shanghai, growth in Hong Kong cinemas in the 60's and 70's and Ang Lee's epic "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in 2000. The series also features interviews with such luminaries including John Woo, Chu Yuen, Lau Ka Leung, Gordon Lau Ka Fai, Sammo Hung, David Chiang and Cheng Pei Pei.
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John Woo
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Gordon Liu Chia-hui
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Cheng Pei-pei
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Mama Hung
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Kara Wai Ying-hung
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Chan Siu-Pang
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David Chiang Da-wei
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Chor Yuen
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Sammo Hung Kam-bo
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Lau Kar-leung
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Dr. Ng Ho
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Jim Nicholson
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