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The Monkey King

2014-01-09 · 119 min · ★ 5.6

Action · Adventure · Family · Fantasy

Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.

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Directors
Soi Cheang
Production companies
Filmko Pictures, Mandarin Films, Beijing Wen Hua Dong Run Investment, China Film Group Corporation
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 82,000,000
Revenue
USD 182,206,924

Top Cast

Donnie YenDonnie YenSun Wukong / Monkey King
Aaron Kwok Fu-shingAaron Kwok Fu-shingBull Demon King
Joe Chen Chiao-enJoe Chen Chiao-enPrincess Iron Fan
Chow Yun-FatChow Yun-FatJade Emperor
Peter Ho Yun-tungPeter Ho Yun-tungErlangshen
Kelly Chen Hui-linKelly Chen Hui-linGoddess of Mercy Guanyin
Gigi Leung Wing-keiGigi Leung Wing-keiChang'E
Cheung Siu-faiCheung Siu-faiMaster Pitu
Hai YitianHai YitianBuddha Bodhi
Liu HuaLiu HuaDragon King of the East Sea
Calvin Cheng Ka-singCalvin Cheng Ka-singNezha
Lo Chung-himLo Chung-himMuzha
Xia ZitongXia ZitongSilver Nine-tailed Fox
Zhang AiqinZhang AiqinDemon King
Li JingLi JingGreen Monkey
Cathy Leung Yue-YanCaixia Fairy
Zhang ZilinZhang ZilinNu Wa
Irene WongIrene WongCaiyun Fairy
Zhang YouZhang You
Louis Fan Siu-wongLouis Fan Siu-wong

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