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Highlights
- From the balletic intensity of Bruce Lee to the gravity-defying swordplay of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the Chinese martial arts film has captured audiences' imaginations around the world while absorbing influences ranging from Beijing opera to computer games.
- About the Author: Leon Hunt is a senior lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University, UK.
- 208 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
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Chinese Martial Arts films have captured audiences' imaginations around the world. In this wide-ranging study, Hunt looks at the mythic allure of the Shaolin Temple, the 'Clones' of Bruce Lee, gender-bending swordswomen, and the knockabout comedy of Sammo Hung, bringing new insights to a hugely popular and yet critically neglected genre. 12 photos.Book Synopsis
From the balletic intensity of Bruce Lee to the gravity-defying swordplay of
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the Chinese martial arts film has captured audiences' imaginations around the world while absorbing influences ranging from Beijing opera to computer games. Its global impact can be seen in the Hollywood crossover of stars such as Jackie Chan and Hong Kong-influenced films such as The Matrix.
In this wide-ranging study, Leon Hunt looks at the mythic allure of the Shaolin Temple, the 'Clones' of Bruce Lee, gender-bending swordswomen, and the knockabout comedy of Sammo Hung, bringing new insights to a hugely popular yet critically neglected genre. In addition, he considers the impact of new technologies on a genre focused on physical performance, from the 'wire fu' of Jet Li to the digital 'stars' of console games like Tekken. Films discussed include both popular and cult classics like Game of Death, Fist of Legend, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, and Drunken Master.
Review Quotes
" "Kung Fu Cult Masters" is set to become an essential text... [and] Hunt has made an unparalleled contribution to kung fu film analysis." -- "Senses of Cinema"
" Kung Fu Cult Masters is set to become an essential text... [and] Hunt has made an unparalleled contribution to kung fu film analysis." -- Senses of Cinema
" "Kung Fu Cult Masters" is set to become an essential text... [and] Hunt has made an unparalleled contribution to kung fu film analysis." -- "Senses of Cinema"
About the Author
Leon Hunt is a senior lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University, UK. He is the author of British Low Culture: From Safari Suits to Sexploitation.