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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010)

The Fate of an Empire Is in His Hands.

Genre : Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery

Runtime : 2H 3M

Director : Tsui Hark
Writer : Chang Chia-lu

Synopsis

An exiled detective is recruited to solve a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to delay the inauguration of Empress Wu.A bizarre murder mystery brings together the most powerful woman in China, the soon-to-be-Empress Wu Zetian and a formerly exiled detective, Dee Renjie at the infamous Imperial Palace. Hoping he will solve the crime before her coronation, Wu appoints Dee Chief Judge of the Empire and implores him to combine his indisputable wisdom with his unparalleled martial arts skills to save the future of her dynasty. Director Tsui Hark (Seven Swords) teams with stunt director Sammo Hung in this heart-pounding, epic thriller inspired by the incredible true story of one of the Tang Dynasty's most celebrated officials.

Actors

Andy Lau
Andy Lau
Detective Dee
Li Bingbing
Li Bingbing
Shangguan Wan'er
Deng Chao
Deng Chao
Pei Donglai
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Shatuo
Carina Lau
Carina Lau
Empress Wu Zetian
Richard Ng
Richard Ng
Donkey Wang
Teddy Robin
Teddy Robin
Dr Wang Lu
Liu Jinshan
Liu Jinshan
Xue Yong
Yao Lu
Yao Lu
General Li Xiao
Jean-Michel Casanova
Jean-Michel Casanova
General Aspar

Crews

Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark
Director
Kuo-Fu Chen
Kuo-Fu Chen
Writer
Peggy Lee Kam-Man
Peggy Lee Kam-Man
Producer
Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark
Producer
Zhang Dajun
Zhang Dajun
Producer
Nansun Shi
Nansun Shi
Executive Producer
Chang Chia-lu
Chang Chia-lu
Screenplay
Chan Chi-Ying
Chan Chi-Ying
Cinematography
Pakie Chan
Pakie Chan
Cinematography
Yau Chi-Wai
Yau Chi-Wai
Editor
Xiao Yang
Xiao Yang
Additional Editing
Peter Kam
Peter Kam
Music
Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung
Action Director
Maggie Choy Yin Ching
Maggie Choy Yin Ching
Makeup Artist

Trailers and other movies

Festival Trailer

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