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An Empress and the Warriors
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An Empress and the Warriors

2008-02-09 · 99 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Adventure · History

After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.

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Directors
Tony Ching Siu-tung
Production companies
China Film Co-Production, Golden Network Asia, Bona Film Group
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 9,323,473

Top Cast

Kelly Chen Hui-linKelly Chen Hui-linPrincess Yan Feier
Donnie YenDonnie YenGeneral Muyong Xuehu
Leon Lai MingLeon Lai MingDuan Lan Quan
Guo XiaodongGuo XiaodongWu Ba
Kau Jan-HoiTeng Bochang
Zhang ShanZhang ShanKing Zhao Wu
Liu WeihuaLiu WeihuaKing Yan
Peng ZhiPeng ZhiDeputy Zhao
Chen ZhihuiChen ZhihuiDiao Erbao
Yan JieYan JiePrince Zhao
Zhou BoZhou BoAo Jia
Limin DengLimin DengYan's deputy
Peng BoPeng BoYan's deputy
Zhang YouZhang You
Wong DungdungWong DungdungOfficial Yan A
Pan YuanjiaPan Yuanjia
Sun Xiaofei
Liu ZiweiLiu ZiweiAssassin
Daichi HarashimaDaichi Harashima

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