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The Emperor's Shadow (1999)

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Reviews Counted: 5 Fresh: 4  Rotten:1 Average Rating: 6.9/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins

Synopsis: The Emperor's Shadow is a majestic tour-de-force that captures both the epic sweep of the formation of China's first ruling dynasty and the poignant struggle of star-crossed lovers against the cold hand of tradition and the relentless march of history. Billed as the most expensive... The Emperor's Shadow is a majestic tour-de-force that captures both the epic sweep of the formation of China's first ruling dynasty and the poignant struggle of star-crossed lovers against the cold hand of tradition and the relentless march of history. Billed as the most expensive production ever lensed in China. [More]

Genre: Foreign Films

Starring: Jiang Wen, Ge You

Director: Zhou Xiaowen

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Dec 10, 1999

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