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Hong Kong Action Cinema (English)ISBN: 9780879516635Publisher: Overlook Pr Format: Paperback Published Date: May 1996 MSRP: $23.95 Synopsis: An introduction to the evolution of Hong Kong cinema from the its 1940s origins in the popular Peking Opera--where actors are still required to tumble and battle with classical weapons, as well as sing--to the recent American popularity of stars like Jackie Chan and director... read more An introduction to the evolution of Hong Kong cinema from the its 1940s origins in the popular Peking Opera--where actors are still required to tumble and battle with classical weapons, as well as sing--to the recent American popularity of stars like Jackie Chan and directors such as John Woo and Tsui Hark. Bey Logan is the editor of "Combat" magazine and has appeared in a number of Hong Kong films. minimize
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