Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Special Edition)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Ang Lee's breathtaking martial-arts romance unfolds in Qing-dynasty China, where legendary swordsman Li Mu Bai entrusts his prized Green Destiny sword to his longtime friend Yu Shu Lien. When the sword is stolen, their pursuit draws them into the life of Jen Yu, a gifted young woman struggling between aristocratic duty and a fierce desire for freedom. Spectacular wire-fu action, sweeping landscapes and a deeply emotional story combine in an acclaimed modern classic.

Principal Cast & Crew

• Chow Yun-fat — Li Mu Bai
• Michelle Yeoh — Yu Shu Lien
• Zhang Ziyi — Jen Yu
• Chang Chen — Lo “Dark Cloud”
• Cheng Pei-pei — Jade Fox
• Director — Ang Lee
• Composer — Tan Dun
• Cinematographer — Peter Pau

Hollywood Connections & Trivia

• The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film, at the 2001 ceremony.
• Ang Lee later directed the Academy Award-winning films Brokeback Mountain and Life of Pi.
• Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performed on Tan Dun's acclaimed film score.
• Action choreography was by Yuen Woo-ping, also known for his work on The Matrix.
• The story is adapted from a novel by Wang Dulu, part of his Crane-Iron series.

Film Details

Edition

Used Special Edition DVD. Included bonus features are not independently verified.

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