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Plot:
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema
and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a
Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese
sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in
hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back
to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts
lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
Directed by Rob Minkoff (STUART LITTLE, THE LION KING), the
film marks the first-ever onscreen pairing of martial arts
superstars Jackie Chan (RUSH HOUR, DRUNKEN MASTER) and Jet
Li (FEARLESS, ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA). The original screenplay
by John Fusco (YOUNG GUNS, HIDALGO) is based on the traditional
Chinese legend of the Monkey King. The film is produced by
Casey Silver (LADDER 49, HIDALGO, the upcoming LEATHERHEADS)
of Casey Silver Productions. Renowned action choreographer
Wo Ping (THE MATRIX, CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON) is creating
the fight sequences, and the director of photography is Peter
Pau (CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON).
DETAILS__________
Studio:
Lionsgate
Production Co:
Casey Silver Productions
In Association With
Relativity Media
Release Date:
April 18, 2008
RELATED LINKS__________
Wikipedia - Movie Info
en.wikipedia.org
Wikipedia - Director Info
en.wikipedia.org
MySpace Page
www.myspace.com/forbiddenkingdommovie
Misc Info - Jackie Chan
www.jackiechan.com
Misc Info - Jet Li
www.jetli.com
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