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Mark Salzman always was interested in Kung-Fu and the Chinese culture, claims to have seen every Kung-Fu movie. 1982, with a degree in Chinese literature, he visits a province university in China for two years to teach Chinese teachers the English language. He learns the refinements of correct behavior among Chinese people, makes friends with his pupils, falls in love with the young doctor Ming, learns Wushu (similar Kung-Fu) from the famous teacher Pan... but also learns abo... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Iron and Silk:

Mark Salzman
Qingfu Pan
Vivian Wu
Hangcheng Dong
Xihong Jiang

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Mark Salzman always was interested in Kung-Fu and the Chinese culture, claims to have seen every Kung-Fu movie. 1982, with a degree in Chinese literature, he visits a province university in China for two years to teach Chinese teachers the English language. He learns the refinements of correct behavior among Chinese people, makes friends with his pupils, falls in love with the young doctor Ming, learns Wushu (similar Kung-Fu) from the famous teacher Pan... but also learns about political repression, especially when he's forbidden contact with some of his friends.

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User Review - 8/10 by Dave JMonday, June 16, 2014 (1991) Iron And Silk DOCU-DRAMA Adapted from the Mark Salzman book detailing his experiences while he was working in China as an English teacher. What's interesting is the fact that both Mark and the Chinese martial arts teacher he bonds with by the name of Pan Qingfu are also playing themselves. Pan Qingfu has also been in other movies including Jet Lee's first martial arts movie called "The Shaolin Temple" made in 1981. One of the most quassential docu-drama's about the culture of China during that time. And although, the acting is not Oscar worthy, there are many fascinating factions happening throughout. This is probably the mature realistic version of "The Karate Kid". 3 out of 4 stars
User Review - 8/10 by Burnowt C[size=2]The Annual Cal Wushu Tahoe Game-a-thon was a spectacular success! All 3 major systems were represented, with a PS2, Gamecube, and TWO Xboxes running on 3 TVs + 1 Projection display. It was just INSANE. The Gamecube was running the new Mariokart game nonstop, and Halo and various fighting games on the Xboxen. The hipper bunch went with the DDR on the Playstation 2. Man, I wish I had remembed to bring a net hub to run some net games of CounterStrike & Warcraft III. Maybe next time... Maybe next time...[/size] [size=2]I understand some people even went skiing and snowboarding! I ran into a few when I went to Kirkwood on Saturday, and several at Sierra on Sunday. I was all set to do some drinking on Saturday night, but then I laid down on the bed for a quick nap and couldn't get myself up until 1 am, but it seems everything had died by then. I've really got to get more sleep. I spend too much time on my vacations and holiday just sleeping, when I really oughta just do it on my weeknights instead of playing games or chatting or writing blog entries.[/size] [size=2]Pam from work came along too, to my surprise. I believe she had a pretty good time. It certainly helped keep things interesting on the drive up. A mental note on volunteering my vehicle for big club trips: Don't. I mean, it wasn't as bad as 2002 collegiates... you know, THAT trip. But I think that was the first time I just opened up my vehicle arbitrarily for the organizer to put people into, and things have never been good ever since. It seems that the less you you enjoy a particular person's presence, the more likely they are to stick with you for the WHOLE WEEKEND. Again, nothing on the scale of 2002 Collegiates. Just noting that things could've been better. I'm going to revert back to my old pattern of putting together a car group myself and just keeping the organizer in the loop (Though even that was a bad idea one time). If that fails, I'll happily cart up one buddy and gear and food. Or just not commit to anything.[/size] Props to zwooman & PoisionIIvy for the cat-herding. They did great, I'm just a grumpy guy.
User Review - 8/10 by Arnaud LPhotography is dull, direction is basic, performances are so so... But for anybody interested in cultural clash and Chinese culture, it's a very sincere and accurate depiction. Even if things slowly evolve.
User Review - 8/10 by Ian YThis movie was awesome for what it was. Gives a really good approximation of Chinese culture, subtle things that I hadn't realized I just took for granted. Anyone planning on visiting China should consider watching this film.
User Review - 6/10 by David DCharming, earnest, low-budget story with beautiful scenery.

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