Iron and Silk
"As a student in America, he searched for ancient wisdom. As a teacher in China, he learned to find it within himself."
Originally released in 1991. Iron and Silk is a drama/comedy film. directed by Shirley Sun.
Starring Mark Salzman, Qingfu Pan, and Vivian Wu
Synopsis
Iron and Silk is a 1990 movie based on the eponymous book by American writer Mark Salzman. It details his journey to China after college to study Chinese wu shu, better known in the west as kung fu, and to teach English. Though not trained as an actor, Salzman starred as himself, as did Pan Qingfu, who claimed no one else could portray him on film. Salzman's experiences occurred in Changsha, Hunan, though the film was shot in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. (Wikipedia)
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- TBS
- SUN-Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iron and Silk about?
Iron and Silk is a 1990 movie based on the eponymous book by American writer Mark Salzman. It details his journey to China after college to study Chinese wu shu, better known in the west as kung fu...
Who directed Iron and Silk?
Iron and Silk was directed by Shirley Sun.
How long is Iron and Silk?
Iron and Silk has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Iron and Silk released?
Iron and Silk was released on February 15, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Iron and Silk?
The main cast of Iron and Silk includes Mark Salzman, Qingfu Pan, Vivian Wu, Hangcheng Dong, Xihong Jiang.