Curse of the Golden Flower movie poster

Curse of the Golden Flower

"Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City."

December 14, 2006 1h 54m 6.9/10 (790 votes)

Originally released in 2006. Curse of the Golden Flower is a action/drama film. directed by Zhang Yimou.

Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Gong Li, and Jay Chou

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 14, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (790 votes)
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Budget $45M Production budget
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Box Office $78.6M 1.7x return
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China + 3 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH
Budget
$45,000,000
Revenue
$78,568,977

Production Companies

  • Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd.
  • Elite Group Enterprises
  • Film Partner International
  • Sony Pictures Classics
  • Edko Films
  • Picasso Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curse of the Golden Flower about?

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...

Who directed Curse of the Golden Flower?

Curse of the Golden Flower was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Curse of the Golden Flower?

Curse of the Golden Flower has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was Curse of the Golden Flower released?

Curse of the Golden Flower was released on December 14, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Curse of the Golden Flower?

The main cast of Curse of the Golden Flower includes Chow Yun-Fat, Gong Li, Jay Chou, Liu Ye, Qin Junjie.

Is Curse of the Golden Flower worth watching?

Curse of the Golden Flower has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 790 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.