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©2000
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Based on the book Wo hu zang long by Wang Du Lu
Set in 19th-century China, two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocratic woman prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face-to-face with their worst enemy, and the enduring power of love
Special features: Audio commentary by director Ang Lee and screenwriter James Schamus, Coco Lee "A love before time" music video, "making of" featurette, photo gallery, filmographies, production notes and theatrical trailers
Photographed by Peter Pau ; action choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping ; edited by Tim Squyres ; production/costumes designed by Tim Yip ; music composed by Tan Dun ; cello solos by Yo-Yo Ma
Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhan Ziyi, Chang Chen, Lung Sihung, Cheng Pei Pei
MPAA rating: PG-13
DVD, 16x9 widescreen, 5.1 Dolby digital
Original language Mandarin, English or French dialogue, English or French subtitles
Academy Awards (2001): Best Foreign Language Film, Best Cinematography (Peter Pau), Best Music, Original Score (Tan Dun), Best Art Direction--Set Decoration (Timmy Yip)
Golden Globe Awards (2001): Best Foreign Language Film, Best Director, Motion Picture (Ang Lee)