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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.
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Language Notes:
- Chinese; Chinese (Mandarin) dialogue, yellow English subtitles.
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
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System Details:
- VHS; hi-fi; Dolby surround.
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Performers:
- Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lung Sihung, Cheng Pei Pei.
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Production Credits:
- Photographed by Peter Pau ; action choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping ; edited by Tim Squyres ; production/costumes designed by Tim Yip ; music composed by Tan Dun ; cello solos by Yo-Yo Ma.
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General Notes:
- Based on: Wo hu cang long / Wang Du Lu.
Videocassette release of the 2000 motion picture.
Golden Globes, 2001: Best Director - Motion Picture (Ang Lee); Best Foreign Language Film (Taiwan).
Independent Spirit Awards, 2001: Best Director (Ang Lee); Best Feature (William Kong, Li-Kong Hsu, Ang Lee); Best Supporting Female (Ziyi Zhang).
Toronto International Film Festival, 2000: People's Choice Award (Ang Lee).
Academy Awards, 2001: Best Cinematography (Peter Pau); Best Art Decoration-Set Direction (Timmy Yip); Best Music, Original Score (Tan Dun).
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Physical Description:
- 1 videocassette (120 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
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Physical Characteristics:
- polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome
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Audio Characteristics:
- analog; magnetic; mono
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Video Characteristics:
- VHS; NTSC
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Call Numbers:
- MV 10418
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ISBNs:
- 0767871871
9780767871877
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Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 4339606888
Publisher Number, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment: 06888
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OCLC Numbers:
- 48160625
