The Iron Hammer

2020 1h 39m EN

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4.0

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★4.0TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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In this personal and rousing documentary, Joan Chen charts the inspiring life and career of “Jenny” Lang Ping, a fearless and independent Olympic athlete who propels China to international prominence in volleyball. On the court, her most effective weapon is her lethal spike, hence her titular nickname, while her leadership skills and calm demeanor solidify her unique status as the first player and coach to win multiple World Championships and Olympic gold. Chen, in her documentary feature debut, skillfully combines thrilling excerpts from championship games, intimate conversations with Lang Ping, her colleagues, and players to craft an entertaining and multi-dimensional portrait of this groundbreaking athlete who transformed women’s volleyball.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lang Ping
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joan Chen
Writers: Jon Weinbach, Jan Lee
Languages: Mandarin, English
Countries: China, United States of America

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: China, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Dalton Lai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt12337446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joan Chen directs. Dalton Lai cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in China, United States of America. Dialogue in Mandarin, English.

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1Released 6 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, English.
3International production across 2 countries: China, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Dalton Lai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt12337446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.