Crouching tiger, hidden dragon : Wo hu zang long / Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia and Sony Pictures Classics 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 ; directed by Ang Lee ; screenplay by Wang Hui Ling, James Schamus and Tsai Kuo-jung ; produced by Bill Kong, Hsu Li Kong, Ang Lee.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoCulver City, Calif. : Columbia Pictures, ©2001.
Description1 videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorLee, Ang, 1954-
Other author/creatorChow, Yun-fat, 1955-
Other author/creatorYang, Zi-qiong.
Other author/creatorZhang Zi-yi.
Other author/creatorWong, Wai-ling
Other author/creatorSchamus, James, 1959-
Other author/creatorCai, Guorong.
Other author/creatorKong, Bill.
Other author/creatorXu, Ligong.
Other author/creatorWang, Dulu.
Other author/creatorSony Pictures Classics (Firm)
Other author/creatorColumbia Pictures.
Abstract Shot over the rich and vibrant landscapes of Mainland China, this award-winning film tracks the lives of three proud fighters each trying to deal with their true inner emotions: the brave warrior who is unable to declare his true love; the woman fighter whose calm demeanor belies the inner turmoil of her yearning; and the young female aristocrat set to put into a loveless marriage, but secretly needing to rebel. The choices that each of them makes lead to a violent showdown in which each are forever changed by the surprising outcome. Traditionally, martial arts films are male-dominated, with female roles being mostly supporting. This film however, turns the table around with the central character being Zhang Ziyi.
General noteBased on the book by Wang Du Lu.
General note"05990MNWS"--Cassette spine.
CreditsCredits: music composed by, Tad Dun ; cello solos by, Yo-Yo Ma ; edited by, Tim squyres ; action choreographed by, Yuen Wo Ping ; photographed by, Peter Pau.
Performer Casts: Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Zi Yi.
Technical detailsColor recording system: NTSC.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageIn English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai with English, Chinese, Korean, Thai subtitles.
Awards noteOscar Winner of 4 Academy Awards including Best Original Score, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Cinematograpy and Best Art Direction. Nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Original Score, and Best Original Song.