In the late 19th century China during the Qing dynasty Chinese sovereignty is being eroded by foreign imperialism. Empress Dowager Cixi and Li Hongzhang decide to stage a lion dance competition to showcase Chinese martial arts and restore national pride. Interested parties from all over China are invited to participate and compete for the title of "Lion Dance King".
MPAA Rating: | R |
Genre: | Action, Adventure, Drama, Biography, History |
Country: | Hong Kong |
Produced By: | Hark Tsui, See-Yuen Ng |
Directed By: | Hark Tsui |
Written By: | Hark Tsui, Tan Cheung, Tin-Suen Chan |
Cast: | Tak-Yan Wong, Siu Chung Mok, John Wakefield, Shun Lau, Cunzhuang Ge, Jin Meng, Jin Chiu, Chunzhong Zhang, Rosamund Kwan, Jet Li, Xin Xin Xiong |
In Theaters: | Feb 11, 1993 |
Runtime: | 1 hour 49 minutes |
Production: | Golden Harvest Company, Film Workshop |
Available On: | Amazon, Itunes, Vudu |
Read More On: | Wikipedia |