Kung Fu Cult Masters
Item Number
PN1995.9.H3
Author/Artist/Editor
Leon Hunt
Type
Book, Hard Copy
Date
2003
Press/Publisher
Wallflower Press
Language
English
Description
This wide-ranging study 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. In addition, it 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 such as Games of Death, Fist of Legend, the 36th Chamber of Shaolin and Drunken Master.
Important Notes
Black and white illustrations.
Keywords
Film, Kung Fu
ISSN/ISBN
1-903364-63-9
Availability
Available
OCLC
51870852