The Monkey King

Jan 9, 2014

1h 59m

★ 5.5

Overview

Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Family

Fantasy

Production Companies

Filmko Pictures

Mandarin Films

Beijing Wen Hua Dong Run Investment

China Film Group Corporation

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Cast

Sun Wukong / Monkey King

Donnie Yen

Bull Demon King

Aaron Kwok

Princess Iron Fan

Joe Chen

Jade Emperor

Chow Yun-Fat

Erlangshen

Peter Ho

Goddess of Mercy Guanyin

Kelly Chen

Chang'E

Gigi Leung Wing-Kei

Master Pitu

Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai

Buddha Bodhi

Hai Yitian

Dragon King of the East Sea

Liu Hua

Nezha

Calvin Cheng

Muzha

Lo Chung-Him

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