Temptation of a Monk (1993)
You Seng (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 58min
- Adventure, Drama
- 25 Aug 1995 (USA)
- Movie
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 who then becomes emperor. Shi retreats to a...
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- 6 wins & 13 nominations.
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Cast
| Joan Chen | ... |
Princess Hong-e - Scarlet / Qing-shou - Violet
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| Hsing-Kuo Wu | ... |
General Shi Yan-sheng / Jing-yi
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| Fengyi Zhang | ... |
General Huo Da
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Ming-Yang Li | ... |
The Abbot
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| Lisa Lu | ... |
Shi's Mother
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| Teddy Robin Kwan | ... |
Soldier
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Directed by
| Clara Law | ||
Written by
| Eddie Ling-Ching Fong | ... | (screenplay) (as Ling Ching Fong) & |
| Pik-Wah Lee | ... | (screenplay) |
| Pik-Wah Lee | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Eddie Ling-Ching Fong | ... | associate producer (as Ling Ching Fong) |
| Teddy Robin Kwan | ... | producer |
| Kay Wong | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Tats Lau | ||
| Tommy Wai | ... | (as Yee-Leung Wai) |
Cinematography by
| Andrew Lesnie | ... | director of photography |
| Arthur Wong | ... | co-director of photography |
Editing by
| Jill Bilcock | ||
Editorial Department
| Chi-Leung Kwong | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Wai-Ming Lee | ... | (as William Lygratte) |
| Zhanjia Yang | ||
| Tim Yip | ... | (as Timmy Yip) |
Art Direction by
| Zhanjia Yang | ||
Costume Design by
| Peixin Cai | ||
Makeup Department
| Wai-Ming Lee | ... | makeup supervisor (as William Lygratte) |
Production Management
| Chi-Ho Fong | ... | production manager (as Zhihao Fang) |
| Stephen Lam | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Chi-Leung Law | ... | assistant director |
| Yanjia Zhang | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Catherine Gross | ... | boom operator |
| Ross Linton | ... | sound recordist |
| Gerry Long | ... | sound effects editor |
| Ian McLoughlin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Paul Pirola | ... | foley mixer / re-recording mixer |
| Roger Savage | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Yu Ting | ... | dubbing editor: Cantonese |
| Gareth Vanderhope | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mark J. Wasiutak | ... | boom operator |
| Dorothy Welch | ... | sound mixer |
| Gary Wilkins | ... | sound mixer |
Stunts
| Shing-Hung Leung | ... | assistant stunt coordinator (as Shengxiong Liang) |
| Siu-Hung Leung | ... | stunt coordinator (as Xiaoxiong Liang) |
| Tai-Wo Tang | ... | assistant stunt coordinator (as Taihe Deng) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chi-Ying Chan | ... | assistant camera |
| Colin Deane | ... | assistant camera |
| John Morton | ... | gaffer |
| Ka-Ho Tse | ... | best boy electrician |
| Wai-Chuen Wong | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jiqing Li | ... | costume assistant |
| Zhizhong Liu | ... | costume assistant |
| Weiyan Shi | ... | costume assistant |
Additional Crew
| Xiaoming Chen | ... | continuity: Mainland unit |
| Fei Han | ... | tea lady: Mainland unit |
| Michael Charles Hill | ... | distribution and marketing coordinator |
| Qigang Jia | ... | continuity: Mainland unit |
| Xiuei Lin | ... | dance instructor |
| Dai Liu | ... | set crew: Mainland unit |
| Guangtai Zhu | ... | set crew: Mainland unit |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Becker Entertainment (1996) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Creative Exposure (1995) (Canada) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Newport Entertainment (1993) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Northern Arts Entertainment (1994) (United States) (subtitled)
- Transmission Films Ltd. (2002) (World-wide) (internet)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cine Art Laboratory (film processing)
- Fine Art Film Production Company (subtitles)
- Media Business Service Limited (adr recording studio: Cantonese)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- Soundfirm (post-production sound services)
Storyline
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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 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 a remote, abandoned monastery where an aged abbot schools him with practical, earthy teachings. The emperor's forces pursue Shi: first a woman, then a general seek to overpower him with lust and might. Over the course of the film, the reds of battle give way to blues of meditation.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joan Chen had her head completely shaved for the role of Qingshou (Violet). See more » |
| 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. See more » |