Crouching tiger, hidden dragon

(DVD - 2001) - Chinese
Average Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5.
Crouching tiger, hidden dragon

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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,

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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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Alternate Title: Tigre et dragon
Wo hu cang long
Wo hu zang long
Additional Contributors: Kong, Bill
Xu, Ligong
Lee, Ang
Wang, Huiling
Schamus, James
Cai, Guorong
Chow, Yun-fat
Yeoh, Michelle
Zhang, Ziyi
Zhang, Zhen
Lung, Sihung
Tan, Dun
Wang, Dulu
Imprint: [United States] - Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
ISBN: 0767861442
Call number: DVD Foreign CROUCHING
Language: Chinese, English, and French
Awards & Distinctions: Academy Awards (2001): Best Foreign Language Film, Best Cinematography (Peter Pau), Best Music, Original Score (Tan Dun), Best Art Direction--Set Decoration (Timmy Yip); Golden Globe Awards (2001): Best Foreign Language Film, Best Director, Motion Picture (Ang Lee)
Credits: Photography, Peter Pau; action choreography, Yuen Wo Ping; editor, Tim Squyres; production/costume design, by Tim Yip; music, Tan Dun; cello, Yo-Yo Ma.
Performers: Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhan Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lung Sihung, Cheng Pei Pei.
Notes: Based on the book: Wo hu zang long / by Wang Du Lu
Special features: Audio commentary by director Ang Lee and screenwriter James Schamus, Coco Lee "A love before time" music video, "making of" featurette, photo gallery, filmographies, production notes and theatrical trailers
DVD, 16x9 widescreen, 5.1 Dolby digital
In Mandarin with optional soundtracks in English or French and optional subtitles in English or French; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired
Statement of responsibility: Sony Pictures Classics and Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia present in association with Good Machine International, an Edko Films, Zoom Hunt production in collaboration with China Film Co-Production Corp. and Asian Union Film & Entertainment Ltd. ; produced by Bill Kong, Hsu Li Kong, Ang Lee ; screenplay by Wan Hui Ling, James Schamus and Tsai Kuo Jung ; directed by Ang Lee
Characteristics: 1 videodisc (120 min.) :,sd., col. ;,4 3/4 in
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  • velloxal rated this: 4 stars out of 5.

Asian fighting, culture difference, love story, sacrifice. Great scenery. Pleasant movie to watch.

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