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Summary:

Set in 19th-century China, two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocratic woman prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face-to-face with their worst enemy, and the enduring power of love.

Contributors:

Lee, Ang, 1954-

Kong, Bill

Xu, Ligong

Wang, Huiling, 1964-

Schamus, James, 1959-

Cai, Guorong

Chow, Yun-fat

Yeoh, Michelle, 1962-

Zhang, Ziyi, 1979-

Zhang, Zhen

Lung, Sihung

Cheng, Pei-pei

Tan, Dun, 1957-

Pau, Peter, 1952-

Squyers, Tim

Wang, Dulu

Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia (Firm)

Languages:

Chinese
English
French

Language Notes:

In Mandarin with optional soundtracks in English or French and optional subtitles in English or French ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.

Main Work:

Wo hu cang long (Motion picture)

Related Works:

Motion picture adaptation of: Wo hu cang long [by Wang, D.]

Subjects:

Wang, Dulu — Television adaptations

Wang, Dulu — Film adaptations

Women martial artists — China — Drama

Chinese language films

Wang, Dulu

Women martial artists

China

Genres:

Motion pictures

Martial arts films

Feature films

Feature films — China

Foreign language films

Action and adventure films

Fantasy films

Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Television adaptations

Film adaptations

Drama

System Details:

DVD, widescreen presentation.

Performers:

Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhan Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lung Sihung, Cheng Pei Pei.

Production Credits:

Photography, Peter Pau ; action choreography, Yuen Wo Ping ; editor, Tim Squyres ; production/costume design, Tim Yip ; music, Tan Dun ; cello, Yo-Yo Ma.

General Notes:

Toronto International Film Festival, 2000: People's Choice Award, 1st Place (Ang Lee).
Independent Spirit Awards, 2001: Best Picture (Bill Kong, Hsu Li Kong, Ang Lee); Best Director (Ang Lee); Best Supporting Female (Zhang Ziyi).
Golden Globes, 2001: Best Director - Motion Picture (Ang Lee); Best Foreign Language Film (Taiwan).
Academy Awards, 2001: Best Cinematography (Peter Pau); Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Timmy Yip); Best Music, Original Score (Tan Dun).
Based on Wo hu zang long / Wang Dulu.
Special features include: BRAVO making-of special: Unleashing the Dragon; conversations with Michelle Yeoh featurette; photo montage.

Audience:

MPAA Rating: PG13.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Physical Characteristics:

plastic; metal; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

digital; optical

Digital Characteristics:

video file; DVD video; region 1

Call Numbers:

CRO 2000 DVD

ISBNs:

0767861442

Other Standard Numbers:

Universal Product Code: 043396059900
Publisher Number, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment: 05990

OCLC Numbers:

1053064960
47151804 [Invalid]