The best Liu Chia-Liang’s documentary movies
Today we present the best Liu Chia-Liang’s movies. If you are a great movie fan, you will surely know most of them, but we hope to discover a movie that you have not yet seen … and that you love! Let’s go there with the best Liu Chia-Liang’s movies.
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
6.7/10
Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this in-depth documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the martial arts film -- from the genre's rebellious beginnings to high-flying modern epics. Jackson takes you through the best moments of 100 movies, including Charlie's Angels and Oscar winner Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Interviews with martial arts film veterans Sammo Hung, John Woo and Ang Lee round out the video.
Cinema of Vengeance
6.6/10
A documentary study of martial arts films and their leading protagonists. Included are profiles of such artists as Bruce Lee, Cynthia Rothrock, Jackie Chan, Jean-Claude Van Damme and John Woo favourite Chow Yun Fat.
Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1
8.2/10
Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1 is a Documentary on Hong Kong cinema.
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
7.1/10
Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how martial arts crossed borders and become an international phenomenon -- with the help of footage and interviews with the stars who made the genre what it is today. Director Lau Ka Leung (who helmed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) joins in, sharing his thoughts on how certain cinematic technologies have improved martial arts films and expanded their appeal.
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
7.4/10
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.
Dragonland - L'urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
6.2/10
The first Italian documentary on the most extraordinary phenomenon of the 70s: the Kung-fu films!
