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Curse of the Golden Flower

R20061h 54mZhang Yimou
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 65% · Metacritic 70

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"Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) 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, including the royal family itself.

Who stars in Curse of the Golden Flower?

Curse of the Golden Flower stars Chow Yun-Fat (Emperor Ping), Gong Li (Empress Phoenix), Jay Chou (Prince Zhai), Liu Ye (Crown Prince Wan), Qin Junjie (Prince Yu). The film was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Curse of the Golden Flower?

Curse of the Golden Flower has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is Curse of the Golden Flower worth watching?

Curse of the Golden Flower holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 65. Fans of Action, Drama, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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