IMDb >
The Lost Empire (2001) (TV)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Lost Empire (2001) (TV) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 14 | slideshow) | Videos |
         |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer (WGA):
David Henry Hwang (written by)
Contact:
Release Date:
11 March 2001 (USA)
more
Tagline:
Reluctant hero, beautiful goddess, three days to save the world. more
Plot:
American journalist Nick Orton is caught up in the world of Chinese gods and monsters while on a search...
more
| add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy.
Another 1 nomination
more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
NBC Comes In Third On Thursday
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 14 March 2001)
Gunmen Shoots A Blank In Second Week
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 13 March 2001)
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 14 March 2001)
Gunmen Shoots A Blank In Second Week
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 13 March 2001)
User Comments:
Wonderful modern play off the legend of the Monkey King
more (42 total)
US TV Schedule:
Cast
(Credited cast) | Thomas Gibson | ... | Nicholas Orton |
 | Ling Bai | ... | Kwan Ying |
 | Russell Wong | ... | Monkey King |
 | Ric Young | ... | Confucius |
 | Kabir Bedi | ... | Friar Sand |
 | Eddie Marsan | ... | Pigsy |
 | Randall Duk Kim | ... | Shu |
| Henry O | ... | Wu |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Annette Badland | ... | Confusion's 4th Wife |
 | Inday Ba | ... | Elizabeth |
 | Terence Beesley | ... | Prince of Confusion |
| Simon Bernstein | ... | Umbrella King |
| Jacqui Chan | ... | Mother Superior |
| Cecil Cheng | ... | Monkey |
| Anthony Chinn | ... | Citizen 1 |
 | James Faulkner | ... | Marcus Harding |
 | Turbo Kong | ... | Big Demon (as Turbo) |
| Burt Kwouk | ... | Professor Sheng |
 | Hossan Leong | ... | Spectacles Demon |
| Stiven Liang | ... | Terracotta warrior II |
| Pik Sen Lim | ... | Granny monkey |
| Kwong Loke | ... | Imperial Crier |
| Richard Ng | ... | Communist Official |
| Olga Sosnovska | ... | Linda |
| Chia Suan | ... | Whitesnake |
 | Hon Ping Tang | ... | Nine Inch Nail Demon |
| Picasso Tan | ... | Pointy Head Demon |
| Gregory Teo | ... | Chef 1 |
| Hua Chung Ting | ||
| Ian U'Chong | ... | Rat Demon |
| Yuka Uto | ... | Maiden 2 |
| Teo-Wa Vuong | ... | Maiden (as Teo Wa) |
| Teo Wa | ... | Maiden 1 |
| Ozzie Yue | ... | Citizen 2 |
| Sai-Kit Yung | ... | Jade Emperor (as Stuart Ong) |
| Jeremy Zhang | ... | Barman |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Monkey King (UK) (USA) (working title)
Monkey King - Ein Krieger zwischen den Welten (Germany)
The Lost Empire: The Legend of the Monkey King (International: English title)
more
Monkey King - Ein Krieger zwischen den Welten (Germany)
The Lost Empire: The Legend of the Monkey King (International: English title)
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
Brazil:150 min
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Uses several visual ideas from "The Monkey King" television series from the 1960s.
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (42 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Lost Empire (2001) (TV) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Neverending Story III | The Golden Compass | Saiyu-ki | Big Trouble in Little China | Eragon |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Adventure section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
The Lost Empire is a excellent updating and play off a an ancient Chinese novel entitled "Journey to the West".
For viewers who have some knowledge of Chinese myths and stories this movie is a real treat. It brings back all the wonderful characters of one of the most beloved novels of childhood.
On the other hand if you don't have a clue who the Monkey King was, let alone the celestial Kingdom and the Jade Emperor, than you might not get the underlying story elements, but the movie should still be a great deal of fun simply as a great adventure story with wonderful special effects and some very amusing characters.
This movie can be enjoyed by young and old. Think of it as an Asian version of Wizard of Oz, Ben Hur and Indiana Jones all rolled into one.