The Man from Hong Kong at 50: how the first ever Australian–Hong Kong co-production became a cult classic
- Written by Gregory Ferris, Senior Lecturer, Media Arts & Production, University of Technology Sydney

A cinematic firecracker of a film exploded onto international screens 50 years ago this week, blending martial arts mayhem, Bond-esque set pieces, casual racism – and a distinctly Australian swagger.
From its audacious visual style; to its complex, life-threatening stunts; to its pioneering status as an international...