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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Wo hu cang long (original title)

PG_13  120 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama   -  22 December 2000 (USA)
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Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

Director:

Ang Lee

Writers:

Du Lu Wang (book), Hui-Ling Wang (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Won 4 Oscars. Another 80 wins & 91 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yun-Fat Chow ...
Master Li Mu Bai (as Chow Yun Fat)
Michelle Yeoh ...
Ziyi Zhang ...
Jen Yu (Mandarin version) / Jiao Long (English dubbed version) (as Zhang Ziyi)
Chen Chang Chen Chang ...
Sihung Lung Sihung Lung ...
Pei-pei Cheng Pei-pei Cheng ...
Jade Fox (as Cheng Pei-Pei)
Fa Zeng Li Fa Zeng Li ...
Xian Gao Xian Gao ...
Bo
Yan Hai Yan Hai ...
De Ming Wang De Ming Wang ...
Li Li Li Li ...
May (as Li Li)
Su Ying Huang Su Ying Huang ...
Jin Ting Zhang Jin Ting Zhang ...
Rei Yang Rei Yang ...
Kai Li Kai Li ...
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Storyline

The disappearance of a magical jade sword spurs a breathtaking quest for the missing treasure. Li is embittered by the loss of his jade sword, and his unrequited pursuit of Yu is further complicated by the mysterious intrusion of an assassin. The identity of the assassin is gradually unveiled as another poignant tale of love begins to ravel with that of Li and Yu against the backdrop of Western China's magnificent landscape. Written by PivoGirl <lenin@russia.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Sword | Warrior | China | Rooftop | Fugitive  | See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for martial arts violence and some sexuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Taiwan | Hong Kong | USA | China

Language:

Mandarin

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

El tigre y el dragón See more »

Filming Locations:

Anhui Province, China See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

HKD 7,714,001 (Hong Kong) (20 July 2000) (42 Screens)

Gross:

$128,067,808 (USA) (29 July 2001)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The film holds the record for the most Oscar nominations for a "foreign" film. It was nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Music (Song), Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Best Film Editing, and Best Costume Design. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When the movie is spoken in English and Lo is talking about the legend on the wish mountain. He says that the man jumped to save his children. The English subtitles say it is the man's parents he was jumping to save. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Man: Master Li is here! Master Li is here!
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Connections

Referenced in Flying Dragon, Leaping Tiger (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"A Love Before Time"
Music Composed by Jorge Calandrelli, Tan Dun
Lyrics by James Schamus, Elaine Chow (Translation)
Performed by CoCo Lee featuring Cello Solo by Yo-Yo Ma
Coco Lee appears courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Holland) B.V. See more »