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Temptation of a Monk

Original title: You Seng
  • 19931993
  • 1h 58m
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6.4/10
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Joan Chen in Temptation of a Monk (1993)
AdventureDramaRomance
Near the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers wh... Read allNear the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers who then becomes emperor. Shi retreats to a monastery, perhaps to hide, perhaps to plan a co... Read allNear the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers who then becomes emperor. Shi retreats to a monastery, perhaps to hide, perhaps to plan a coup. When his loyal troops as well as the princess he desires are slain, he seeks refuge in... Read all
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    • Clara Law
    • Eddie Ling-Ching Fong(screenplay)
    • Pik-Wah Lee(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Joan Chen
    • Hsing-Kuo Wu
    • Fengyi Zhang
    • Clara Law
    • Eddie Ling-Ching Fong(screenplay)
    • Pik-Wah Lee(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Joan Chen
    • Hsing-Kuo Wu
    • Fengyi Zhang
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    • 13User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Fengyi Zhang
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    • General Huo Da
    Ming-Yang Li
    • The Abbot
    Lisa Lu
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    • Shi's Mother
    Teddy Robin Kwan
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      • Clara Law
      • Eddie Ling-Ching Fong(screenplay)
      • Pik-Wah Lee(screenplay) (novel)
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      Joan Chen had her head completely shaved for the role of Qingshou (Violet).
    • Quotes

      General Huo Da: [kneeling down] 19th Princess Hong-e.

      General Shi Yan-sheng: [kneeling down] Shi Yan-sheng, General of the Crown Prince Jian-cheng, attends Your Highness.

      Princess Hong-e: What was that?

      General Shi Yan-sheng: Shi Yan-sheng, general of the Crown Prince...

      Princess Hong-e: Forget it. Come drink with me.

      [a servant brings them a drink]

      General Huo Da: I thank Your Highness.

      General Shi Yan-sheng: I have duties to guard His Highness. I can't drink.

      Princess Hong-e: Fate makes us meet, never mind. Drink.

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    3/10
    The Dersu Uzala of naked female monk movies
    Like the Kurosawa film, this one promises more than it delivers. There are a lot of spectacular vistas, but ultimately what is lacking is story or dramatic punch.

    Perhaps the misleading ad campaign was to blame, and this film improves on second viewing. It would be nice to think so; it has a number of good elements.
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    • Varlaam
    • Sep 18, 1998

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      • August 25, 1995 (United States)
      • Hong Kong
      • Mandarin
      • Cantonese
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      • Golden Harvest Company
      • Tedpoly Films
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    • 1 hour 58 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby

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