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The Movie Emperor
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The Movie Emperor

2024-02-10 · 125 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · Drama

In an attempt to win back the public's interest, has-been Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi makes a comeback film with a major director. To prepare for his role as a peasant farmer in the 1960s, he travels to the mainland China countryside to experience rural life there, but his arrogance triggers a series of farces.

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Production details

Directors
Ning Hao
Production companies
Huanxi Media, CMC Pictures, Bad Monkey (Shanghai) 上海坏猴子, Beijing Huan Shixi Culture Media 北京欢十喜文化传媒, Beijing Hilong Premiere Culture 北京欢喜首映文化, Shanghai Huan Shixi Culture 上海欢十喜
Countries
China
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 13,080,476

Top Cast

Andy Lau Tak-wahAndy Lau Tak-wahLiu Weichi
Pal Sinn Lap-ManPal Sinn Lap-ManLin Weiguo
Rima ZeidanRima ZeidanSummer
Daniel YuDaniel YuYue Sir
Ning HaoNing HaoLin Hao
Kelly Lin Hsi-leiKelly Lin Hsi-leiMrs. Liu Weichi
Tony Leung Ka-faiTony Leung Ka-fai
Miriam Yeung Chin-wahMiriam Yeung Chin-wah
Wong JingWong Jing
Zhang ZixianZhang ZixianDebtor
Zhou WeiTiger
Sunny SunSunny Sun
Xue BaoheXue Baohe
Ma DongMa DongModerator
Ruoqing LiuRuoqing Liu
Wei XiaoWei XiaoMr. Zhuo
Eliz LaoQQ
Chang YuciChang YuciHong Kong Film Awards Red Carpet Celebrity

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