Fighting Stars: Stardom and Reception in Hong Kong Martial Arts Cinema

Fighting Stars provides a rich and diverse account of the emergence and legacies of Hong Kong martial arts cinema stars.

Tracing the meanings and influence of stars such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, and Donnie Yen against the shifting backdrops of the Hong Kong film industry, the contributors to this important volume highlight martial arts stars' cultural reach, both on a local and global scale...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350365750
• ISBN13: 9781350365759
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"