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Man cheng jin dai huang jin jia (2006) -- During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
Man cheng jin dai huang jin jia (2006) -- During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
Man cheng jin dai huang jin jia (2006) -- During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
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User Rating:
7.0/10   16,358 votes
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Director:
Yimou Zhang
Writers:
Yu Cao (play)
Yimou Zhang (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
12 January 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City. more
Plot:
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 18 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Chinese Outraged At Gong Li's Decision To Renounce Citizenship
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 12 November 2008, 10:27 AM, PST)

John Woo Movie Is China's Biggest Ever Seller
 (From WENN. 12 August 2008, 12:04 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
I saw this AMAZING film tonight! more (201 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Autumn Remembrance (Hong Kong: English title) (working title)
Curse of the Golden Flower (International: English title)
The City of Golden Armor (Hong Kong: English title) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence.
Runtime:
USA:114 min | Hong Kong:111 min | Argentina:114 min
Country:
Hong Kong | China
Language:
Mandarin
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
China

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
It took over 20 days to shoot the battle scene. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: When the Empress is dressing for the Chrysanthemum festival. Bobby pins and hair pins are visible in her hair. They were not produced until 1916. Chinese are noted with other decorative adornments to hold their hair in place such as combs and other trinkets seen in the movie. more
Quotes:
Prince Jai: [upon discovering the Black Fungus] Mother was taken ill yesterday. Was it because of this?
Empress Phoenix: [nods head]
Prince Jai: Why is Father doing this to you?
Empress Phoenix: Jai, after the Chrysanthemum Festival, I shall tell you the whole truth.
[turns away]
Empress Phoenix: Each day, in front of your father, I have to feign ignorance. Every two hours, I swallow this poison without protest. Nobody knows what is happening. I shall die exactly as your father intends. A half-wit. But I refuse to submit without a fight. On the night of the Festival, I shall put an end to all this.
Prince Jai: Do my brothers know?
Empress Phoenix: No.
Prince Jai: If I had not returned, would Mother have gone ahead?
Empress Phoenix: Yes.
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Version of Lei yu (1957) more
Soundtrack:
Juhua Tai more

FAQ

Was this film made in Chongqing City?
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144 out of 219 people found the following comment useful.
I saw this AMAZING film tonight!, 27 November 2006
10/10
Author: anniefox from United States

I had the pleasure of seeing this film with special personal appearances by Zhang Yimou and Gong Li... I have to say I was blown away by it! I was not expecting a story with such depth...The cinematography, the art direction, and the sheer enormity of the visuals were staggering. Great sword work... exquisite wire sequences... and HUGE battles - but all done with an intensity that's stunning. And even more, the acting was superb - Chow Yung Fat is a master, and his scenes together with Gong Li are beautifully emotional. Gong Li is more beautiful than ever in a role that demands huge range from the first scene and never lets up... She does her best work ever! I have nothing but praise for this film. I can't wait to see it again.

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