

The Movie Emperor
2024-02-10 · 125 min · ★ 6.1
In an attempt to win back the public's interest, has-been Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi makes a comeback film with a major director. To prepare for his role as a peasant farmer in the 1960s, he travels to the mainland China countryside to experience rural life there, but his arrogance triggers a series of farces.
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Production details
- Directors
- Ning Hao
- Production companies
- Huanxi Media, CMC Pictures, Bad Monkey (Shanghai) 上海坏猴子, Beijing Huan Shixi Culture Media 北京欢十喜文化传媒, Beijing Hilong Premiere Culture 北京欢喜首映文化, Shanghai Huan Shixi Culture 上海欢十喜
- Countries
- China
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 13,080,476
Top Cast
Andy Lau Tak-wahLiu Weichi
Pal Sinn Lap-ManLin Weiguo
Rima ZeidanSummer
Daniel YuYue Sir
Ning HaoLin Hao
Kelly Lin Hsi-leiMrs. Liu Weichi
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Miriam Yeung Chin-wah
Wong Jing
Zhang ZixianDebtor
Sunny Sun
Xue Baohe
Ma DongModerator
Ruoqing Liu
Wei XiaoMr. Zhuo
Chang YuciHong Kong Film Awards Red Carpet CelebrityTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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