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14/12/2006 Action, Drama, Fantasy 1h 54m
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Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City.

Overview

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.

  1. Zhang Yimou

    Director

  2. Wu Nan

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Chow Yun-Fat

    Emperor Ping

  2. Gong Li

    Empress Phoenix

  3. Jay Chou

    Prince Zhai

  4. Liu Ye

    Crown Prince Wan

  5. Qin Junjie

    Prince Yu

  6. Li Man

    Jiang Chan

  7. Ni Dahong

    Imperial Physician Jiang

  8. Chen Jin

    Imperial Physician's Wife

  9. Siran Ge

    Maid

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

Reviews

A review by r96sk
Written by r96sk on 2023-06-23
Now that's awesome!

Where to start with 'Curse of the Golden Flower'? Firstly, I need to show some appreciation for the score - incredible! From the very first scene I knew I was in for a treat in that department, it sets the tone perfectly throughout.

This also features outstanding performances from Gong Li (!), Chow Yun-fat, Chen Jin and Jay Chou, among some others. I was particularly impressed by Gong, she truly is terrific from beginning to end - as what is a memorable character. I know I say this a lot with actors, but I'm gonna need to try and check out more of her filmogr...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
Chinese

Budget
$45,000,000.00

Revenue
$78,568,977.00

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