Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City.
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
Director: Zhang Yimou
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: December 14, 2006
Cast
- Chow Yun-Fat - Emperor Ping
- Gong Li - Empress Phoenix
- Jay Chou - Prince Zhai
- Liu Ye - Crown Prince Wan
- Qin Junjie - Prince Yu
- Li Man - Jiang Chan
- Ni Dahong - Imperial Physician Jiang
- Chen Jin - Imperial Physician's Wife
- Siran Ge - Maid
- Guo Jiulong - Host of the Festival
Screenplay
- Bian Zhihong (Screenplay)
- Yu Cao (Author)
- Zhang Yimou (Screenplay)
- Wu Nan
Music: Shigeru Umebayashi
Cinematography: Zhao Xiaoding
Editing: Cheng Long
Production: Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., Elite Group Enterprises, Film Partner International, Sony Pictures Classics, Edko Films, Picasso Pictures
Country: China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: 普通话
Budget: $45M
Box Office: $79M
Original Language: zh
Themes
Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts and Action, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence
Keywords
empire, plan, secret love, martial arts, china, swordplay, fight, toxication, marriage crisis, poison, secret society, palace, forbidden love, heir to the throne, battle for power
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Curse of the Golden Flower about?
- During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
- Who directed Curse of the Golden Flower?
- Curse of the Golden Flower was directed by Zhang Yimou.
- Who stars in Curse of the Golden Flower?
- Curse of the Golden Flower stars Chow Yun-Fat, Gong Li, Jay Chou, Liu Ye, Qin Junjie, Li Man.
- How long is Curse of the Golden Flower?
- Curse of the Golden Flower has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Curse of the Golden Flower?
- Curse of the Golden Flower is a Action, Drama, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Curse of the Golden Flower?
- Curse of the Golden Flower had a budget of $45M.
- How much did Curse of the Golden Flower gross?
- Curse of the Golden Flower grossed $79M worldwide.
- Where was Curse of the Golden Flower produced?
- Curse of the Golden Flower was produced in China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Curse of the Golden Flower?
- The themes of Curse of the Golden Flower include: Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts and Action, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence.