Crouching tiger, hidden dragon [videorecording] / 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 Wang Hui Ling, James Schamus and Tsai Kuo Jung ; directed by Ang Lee.
Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lung Sihung, Cheng Pei Pei. Based on Wo hu zang long / Wang Du Lu. Special features: Ang Lee & James Schamus commentary; Bravo making-of special: Unleashing dragons; a conversation with Michelle Yeoh; theatrical trailers; photo montage; filmographies.
Contents:
Feature presentation (ca. 120 min.).
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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