Get to know Hong Kong action legend Sammo Hung, who put his own stamp on martial-arts cinema both in front of and behind the camera. In the following interview, recorded in 2024, Hung revisits his training at the China Drama Academy, reflects his early work as a stunt performer for King Hu, and explores his preference for grounded, realistic action over high-flying wire stunts.
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