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Di Renjie (2010)

PG_13 119 min  -  Action | Crime | Mystery  -   2 September 2011 (USA)
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An exiled detective is recruited to solve a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to delay the inauguration of Empress Wu.

Director:

Hark Tsui

Writers:

Kuo-fu Chen, Jialu Zhang (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Tony Leung Ka Fai, Chao Deng and Carina Lau
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tony Leung Ka Fai Tony Leung Ka Fai ...
Shatuo Zhong
Chao Deng Chao Deng ...
Pei Donglai
Carina Lau Carina Lau ...
Bingbing Li ...
Shangguan Jing'er (as Li Bing Bing)
Andy Lau ...
Jean-Michel Casanova ...
General Aspar (as Michel)
Sos Haroyan Sos Haroyan ...
Assistant to Umayyad Ambassador
Jialin Zhao Jialin Zhao ...
Interpreter
Yan Qin Yan Qin ...
Jia Yi
Jinshan Liu Jinshan Liu ...
Xue Yong
Deshun Wang Deshun Wang ...
Xiazi Ling
Shenming He Shenming He ...
Prison Officer
Lu Yao Lu Yao ...
Li Xiao
Yanming Jiang Yanming Jiang ...
Undertaker
Huang Yonggang Huang Yonggang ...
Zhang Xun
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Storyline

An exiled detective is recruited to solve a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to delay the inauguration of Empress Wu.

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Plot Keywords:

Detective | Ancient China | Bug | Secret Plot | Chinese Emperor

Genres:

Action | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and some sexuality. See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [China] | Official site [Japan] | See more »

Country:

China | Hong Kong

Language:

Mandarin | Spanish (a few words)

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame See more »

Filming Locations:

Beijing, China See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€31,533 (Italy) (28 August 2010) (42 Screens)

Gross:

$51,723,285 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

China Film Co-Production Corporation, Huayi Brothers Media, Huayi Brothers See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Hark Tsui decided to change the character of Shangguan Wan'er, feeling that a more fictitious character would provide more room for creativity: "There are some things that Wan-er couldn't do, like being a top-notch martial arts expert." In reality, Shangguan Wan'er (c. 664-July 21, 710) was a poet, writer and politician of the Tang Dynasty. See more »