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THEME EXPLORATION

crane style kung fu

12 films · 2 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Grandmaster
The Grandmaster
2013 · Wong Kar-wai
Executioners from Shaolin
Executioners from Shaolin
1977 · Kar-leung Lau
Kung Fu Hustle
Kung Fu Hustle
2004 · —
Boys at Noon
Boys at Noon
2000 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Hand of Death
Hand of Death
1976 · John Woo
Avenging Warriors
Avenging Warriors
1979 · Chang Cheh
Savile Row
Savile Row
1976 · Peter Greenaway
The Parisian Lady
The Parisian Lady
1969 · Yannis Dalianidis
Drunken Master
Drunken Master
1978 · Yuen Woo-Ping
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
2010 · Herman Yau
Double Dutchess: Seeing Double
Double Dutchess: Seeing Double
2017 · Alek Keshishian & Jonas Åkerlund & Rich Lee
Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2
Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2
1978 · Frank Miller
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Jak Hutchcraft → Hong Kong

Pioneered the wuxia film genre with philosophical depth and crane-inspired graceful choreography in films like 'A Touch of Zen'.

Lau Kar-leung → Hong Kong

Legendary martial arts choreographer and director who authentically portrayed traditional kung fu styles including crane techniques in 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'.

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