The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997: A Reference Guide to 1,100 Films Produced by British Hong Kong Studios - Softcover

Charles, John

9780786443239: The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997: A Reference Guide to 1,100 Films Produced by British Hong Kong Studios

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ISBN 10: 0786443235 ISBN 13: 9780786443239

Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2009

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Thanks to the recent successes of directors and actors like John Woo, Jackie Chan, and Chow Yun-Fat, the cinema of Hong Kong is increasingly popular worldwide, and there is much more to this diverse film culture than most Western audiences realize. Beyond martial arts and comedy, Hong Kong films are a celebration of the grand diversity and pageantry of movie making - covering action, comedy, horror, eroticism, mythology, historical drama, modern romances, and experimental films. Information on 1,100 films produced in British Hong Kong from 1977 to 1997 is included here. The films are arranged alphabetically, and each entry includes complete production information, a rating, a synopsis, and an analysis. The introductory matter provides background information and explains the inclusion criteria for the book. There is a foreword by Tim Lucas. An index allows for easy reference, and a bibliography and video resource guide are also included. This comprehensive guide is appropriate both for those well-versed in this amazing and diverse national cinema, and those newly drawn to its many charms.

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"well researched, well organized, and well written"--ARBA; "outstanding...a meticulous index...will surpass all other efforts"--Film Quarterly; "if you have a yen to explore Hong Kong cinema, this should be your starting place"--Film Review; "exhaustive"--VideoScope; "the best book of its kind to ever be released in America"--Images; "a splendid achievement"--Chinesecinemas.org; "this information hasn't been put in one place so conveniently before"--Senses of Cinema; "superb...highly recommended"--Little Shoppe of Horrors; "the first book you'll want to grab when seeking hard facts or a knowledgeable opinion on these amazing films"--Shock Cinema; "valuable"--Martial Arts Movie Associates; "full credits, plot summaries and interesting facts"--Burlington County Times; "invaluable"--Cashiers du Cinemart Thirteen.