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Crouching tiger, hidden dragon [videorecording (DVD)].

Wang, Dulu. Wo hu cang long. (Added Author). Lee, Ang, 1954- (Added Author). Chow, Yun-fat. (Added Author). Yeoh, Michelle, 1963- (Added Author). Zhang, Ziyi, 1979- (Added Author). Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhan Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lung Sihung, Cheng Pei Pei. (Cast).

Summary:

"Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy - and the inescapable, enduring power of love. Set against 19th Century China's breathtaking landscape, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the action-packed, box office smash from acclaimed director Ang Lee (Sense and Sensibility, The Ice Storm) featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix)."--Container.

Record details

ISBN: 0767861442
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (120 min.) : 5.1 Dolby digital sd., col. ; 12 cm.
Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, c2001.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally produced as a motion picture in 2000. Based on the book "Wo hu zang long" by Wang Du Lu. Special features: Ang Lee and James Schamus commentary ; BRAVO making-of special: Unleashing the Dragon ; conversation with Michelle Yeoh featurette ; photo montage ; filmographies ; animated menus ; production notes and scene selections. Includes DVD-ROM* features: Link to website. Presented in a WIDESCREEN version in the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Music composed by Tan Dun ; cello solo by Yo-Yo Ma ; screenplay by Wang Hui Ling and James Schamus and Tsai Kuo Jung ; produced by Bill Kong, Hsu Li Kong, Ang Lee ; directed by Ang Lee.
Participant or Performer Note:	Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhan Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lung Sihung, Cheng Pei Pei.
System Details Note:	Region 1 videodisc. DVD-ROM* system requirements: Requires a DVD-ROM drive and internet access to your PC with Windows 95 or higher to access the DVD-ROM features.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Home use only.
Language Note:	In Mandarin with optional soundtracks in English or French and optional subtitles in English or French. Closed-captioned.
Awards Note:	Winner fo 4 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Original Score, 2000. Winner! 2 Golden Globe Awards! Best Foreign Language Film [and] Best Director, Ang Lee.