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69% Critic Match
Curse of the Golden Flower
“Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City.”
6.9 / 10• 2006• 1h 54m•R• Chinese
ActionDramaFantasy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Chow Yun-Fat
Emperor Ping
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Zhang Yimou's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Curse of the Golden Flower is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
