| Edition |
Two-disc ultimate edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1 surround. |
| Cast |
Ziyi Zhang, Ge You, Daniel Wu, Zhou Xun, Ma Jingwu, Huang Xiaoming. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Zhang Li ; editor, Liu Miaomiao ; original music, Tan Dun ; production and costume designer, Tim Yip ; visual effects supervisor, Phil Jones ; visual effects producer, Jiang Yanming ; action choreographer, Yuen's Stunt Team. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Scheming royals and other officials seek to conquer empires and consolidate power to form a single omnipotent dynasty. Meanwhile, a legendary empress who has the fighting skills unparalleled by any man, harbors forbidden desires for her stepson. Set in the Age of Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, tells the story of a royal court in turmoil including forbidden love, deceit, revenge, overpowering beauty, and greed. |
| Note |
Special features: Disc 1: Feature length audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan ; Disc 2: Master of ceremonies : an exclusive interview with director Feng Xiaogang; Warrior Prince : an exclusive interview with leading man Daniel Wu; The making of Legend of the Black Scorpion; A dynasty uncovered : behind the scenes on Legend of the Black Scorpion; Trailer gallery. |
| Awards |
Venice Film Festival, 2006: Future Film Festival Digital Award - Special Mention (Yiaogang Feng) |
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Hong Kong Film Awards, 2007: Hong Kong Film Award - Best Supporting Actress (Xun Zhou) |
| Language |
Mandarin (Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1) or English (Dolby 5.1) dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
China -- History -- Five dynasties and the Ten kingdoms, 907-979 -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- China -- Drama.
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Deception -- China -- Drama.
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Revenge -- Drama.
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Avarice -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Foreign language films -- China.
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Epic films.
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Historical films.
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| Added Author |
Feng, Xiaogang.
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Wang, Zhongjun, 1960-
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Chong, John.
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Sheng, Heyu, 1948-
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Qiu Dai, Anping, 1940-2013
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Zhang, Ziyi, 1979-
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Ge, You, 1957-
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Wu, Daniel, 1974-
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Zhou, Xun, 1974-
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Ma, Jingwu, 1938-
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Huang, Xiaoming.
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Tan, Dun, 1957-
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Media Asia Films Limited.
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Weinstein Company Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Genius Products, Inc.
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| Note |
Legend of the Black Scorpion |
| ISBN |
1594449929 |
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9781594449925 |
| Standard No. |
796019809917 |
| Music No. |
80991 Dragon Dynasty |
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