Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2003)

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120 min - Action | Adventure | Drama - 23 September 2003 (China)

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Ratings: 6.4/10 from 2,785 users Metascore: 54/100
Reviews: 32 user | 37 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com

A Chinese emissary is sent to the Gobi desert to execute a renegade soldier. When a caravan transporting a Buddhist monk and a valuable treasure is threatened by thieves, however, the two warriors might unite to protect the travelers.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Wen Jiang	...	Lieutenant Li
	Kiichi Nakai	...	Lai Qi
	Xueqi Wang	...	Master An
	Wei Zhao	...	Wen Zhu
	Bagen Hasi	...	Cao Jin
	Tao Ho	...	Ma Gun
	Linian Lu	...	Wu Lao'Er
	Deshun Wang	...	Old Diehard
	Haibin Li	...	Zao Zimo
	Yeerjiang Mahepushen	...	Master An's Servant
	Chuangao Hou	...	Guard
	Yun Zhou	...	Jue Hui (The Monk)
	Wei Li	...	Di Hu
	Yuming Du	...	Rider A
	Handong Wang	...	Rider B

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Storyline

North of the vast 8th century Tang dynasty Chinese empire, the commercially and culturally priceless silk route is controlled by 36 friendly Buddhist kingdoms. Their are threatened by Turkic nomad tribes, the caravans also by brigand bands. Japanese scholar Lai Qimay not return home until the emperor is satisfied with his missions to retrieve refugees from the barren border lands. The last is competent imperial lieutenant Li, who was proscribed for refusing to execute Turkic prisoners. He now lives among fellow warriors for hire as caravan escorts. Lai Qi and Li reach a gentleman's agreement to postpone their lethal duel till after the safe arrival of a caravan including a young Buddhist monk and his mysterious freight. When Turkic warlord Khan's daughter's hand seals an alliance with brigand sword master An, the only way out is trough the grimly dry Gobi desert. Written by KGF Vissers

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Action | Adventure | Drama

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Country:

China | Hong Kong

Language:

Mandarin | Japanese

Release Date:

23 September 2003 (China) See more »

Also Known As:

Ég és föld harcosai See more »

Filming Locations:

Heng Dian, China See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$265,156 (Japan) (22 February 2004) (102 Screens)

Gross:

$6,106,178 (Worldwide) (2 December 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia, Huayi Brothers, Taihe Film Investment Co. Ltd. See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

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DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Anachronisms: Rockets are used in the final battle at the fort. They did not exist in Tang times: gunpowder weapons were developed by the later Sung Dynasty. See more »

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Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2003)
Tian di ying xiong (original title)

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