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2014

The Monkey King

Directed by Soi Cheang

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.

Duration

1h 59m

Released

January 9, 2014

Revenue

$182,206,924

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5.5

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Cast20

  • Donnie Yen
  • Aaron Kwok
  • Joe Chen
  • Chow Yun-Fat
  • Peter Ho
  • Kelly Chen
  • Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
  • Eddie Cheung
  • Hai Yitian

Part ofThe The Monkey King Collection

Includes The Monkey King 2 (2016), The Monkey King (2014), and The Monkey King 3 (2018).

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