Curse of the Golden Flower
“Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City.”
2006•R•1h 54m•7.0•Released
ActionDramaFantasy
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
Director
Zhang Yimou
Writer
Zhang Yimou, Bian Zhihong, Wu Nan
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$79M
Languages
Mandarin
Studio
Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd.
Cast
Chow Yun-Fat
Emperor Ping
Gong Li
Empress Phoenix
Jay Chou
Prince Zhai
Liu Ye
Crown Prince Wan
Qin Junjie
Prince Yu
Li Man
Jiang Chan
Ni Dahong
Imperial Physician Jiang
Chen Jin
Imperial Physician's Wife
Siran Ge
Maid
Guo Jiulong
Host of the Festival
Ma Tianyu
Medicine Boy
Feng Bai
Soldier
Ming Li
Senior Eunuch
Chen Xiaoyi
Performer
Production
Company
Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd.
Company
Elite Group Enterprises
Company
Film Partner International
Company
Edko Films
Company
Picasso Pictures
Company
Kantana Studios
Producer
Zhang Weiping
Producer
Bill Kong
Producer
Ronald Wong
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