Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
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Director:
Yimou ZhangWriters:
Zhihong Bian, Yu Cao (play), Nan Wu, Yimou ZhangAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The plot is based on Yu Cao's 1934 play Thunderstorm, but is set in the Imperial court in ancient China.
Quotes
Emperor Ping:
It has been 25 years. I thought that I would never see you again.
Emperor Ping:
And you married the Imperial Doctor!
Mrs. Jiang:
At the time, you were only a lowly captain plotting day and night to become Emperor. You flattered the King of Liang into letting you marry his ...
Goofs
When the Empress is dressing for the Chrysanthemum festival. Bobby pins and hair pins are visible in her hair. They were not produced until 1916. Chinese are noted with other decorative adornments to hold their hair in place such as combs and other trinkets seen in the movie.
Alternate Versions
The UK version had to have 4 seconds removed from it to remove illegal horse falls that contravened that country's Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937.
Soundtracks
Juhua Tai("Chrysanthemum Terrace")
Composed & Performed by Jay Chou
Lyrics by Vincent Fang
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | Drama | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
12 January 2007Language
Mandarin
Country of Origin
China, Hong KongFilming Locations
Three Natural Bridges, Wulong, Chongqing, ChinaBox Office
Budget:
$45,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$184,000 24 December 2006
Gross USA:
$6,566,773
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$78,568,977
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