Warriors of Heaven and Earth

Sep 23, 2003

1h 54m

★ 6.2

Overview

A Chinese emissary is sent to the Gobi desert to execute a renegade soldier. When a caravan transporting a Buddhist monk and a valuable treasure is threatened by thieves, however, the two warriors might unite to protect the travelers.

Genres

Drama

Action

Adventure

Production Companies

Huayi Brothers Pictures

Taihe Film Investment

Xi'an Film Studio

China Film Co-Production Corp.

Columbia Pictures

Sony Pictures Classics

CP Film Production Asia

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Cast

Lieutenant Li

Jiang Wen

Lai Qi

Kiichi Nakai

Master An

Wang Xueqi

Wen Zhu

Zhao Wei

Cao Jin

Bagen Hasi

Ma Gun

Tao Ho

Wu Lao'Er

Linian Lu

Old Diehard

Wang Deshun

Zao Zimo

Li Haibin

Master An's Servant

Yeerjiang Mahepushen

Guard

Chuangao Hou

Jue Hui

Zhou Yun

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