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 Info | Culver City, Calif. : Columbia Pictures, ©2001. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Lee, Ang, 1954- |
| Other author/creator | Chow, Yun-fat, 1955- |
| Other author/creator | Yang, Zi-qiong. |
| Other author/creator | Zhang Zi-yi. |
| Other author/creator | Wong, Wai-ling |
| Other author/creator | Schamus, James, 1959- |
| Other author/creator | Cai, Guorong. |
| Other author/creator | Kong, Bill. |
| Other author/creator | Xu, Ligong. |
| Other author/creator | Wang, Dulu. |
| Other author/creator | Sony Pictures Classics (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Columbia 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 note | Based on the book by Wang Du Lu. |
| General note | "05990MNWS"--Cassette spine. |
| Credits | Credits: 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 details | Color recording system: NTSC. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | In English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai with English, Chinese, Korean, Thai subtitles. |
| Awards note | Oscar 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. |