Legend of the Black Scorpion

DVD - 2008

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.

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Subjects
Genres
Feature films
Fiction films
Epic films
Historical films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[New York, NY] : Weinstein Company [2008]
Language
Chinese
Corporate Authors
Beijing hua yi xiong di tai he ying shi tou zi you xian gong si, Huan Ya zong yi ji tuan (Hong Kong), Media Asia Films Limited
Corporate Authors
Beijing hua yi xiong di tai he ying shi tou zi you xian gong si (production company), Huan Ya zong yi ji tuan (Hong Kong), Media Asia Films Limited
Other Authors
Xiaogang Feng (film director), Heyu Sheng, 1948- (screenwriter), Anping Qiu Dai, 1940-2013 (film producer), Zhongjun Wang, 1960- (actor), Cheng Zhuang, Ziyi aZhang, 1979-, You Ge, 1957-, Daniel Wu, 1974-, Xun Zhou, 1974-, Jingwu Ma, 1938-, Xiaoming Huang, 1977-
Edition
Two-disc ultimate edition
Item Description
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
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.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (131 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
Region 1, widescreen (16:9 letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1 surround.
Audience
Not rated.
Awards
Venice Film Festival, 2006: Future Film Festival Digital Award - Special Mention (Yiaogang Feng). Hong Kong Film Awards, 2007: Hong Kong Film Award - Best Supporting Actress (Xun Zhou)
Production 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.
ISBN
9781594449925
  • Disc 1: Film
  • Disc 2: Special features.