The Movie Emperor
红毯先生
Synopsis
In an attempt to win back the public's interest, has-been Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi makes a comeback film with a major director. To prepare for his role as a peasant farmer in the 1960s, he travels to the mainland China countryside to experience rural life there, but his arrogance triggers a series of farces.
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The Movie Emperor International Trailer｜《红毯先生》国际预告Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-22
Top Cast
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Andy Lau
Liu Weichi
Pal Sinn Lap-Man
Lin Weiguo
Rima Zeidan
Summer
Daniel Yu
Yue Sir
Ning Hao
Lin Hao
Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei
Mrs. Liu Weichi
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah
Wong Jing
Zhang Zixian
Debtor
Zhou Wei
Tiger
Sunny Sun
Xue Baohe
Ma Dong
Moderator
Ruoqing Liu
Wei Xiao
Mr. Zhuo
Eliz Lao
Chang Yuci
Hong Kong Film Awards Red Carpet Celebrity
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 10, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 18, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ning Hao
- Screenplay & Story
- Liu Xiaodan, Wang Ang, Tianyou Zhao
- Original Score
- Huang Zhengzhong, Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, Russell Chung Jung-Wong
- Original Title
- 红毯先生
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.1M
- Production Studios
- Huanxi Media, CMC Pictures, Bad Monkey (Shanghai) 上海坏猴子, Beijing Huan Shixi Culture Media 北京欢十喜文化传媒, Beijing Hilong Premiere Culture 北京欢喜首映文化, Shanghai Huan Shixi Culture 上海欢十喜
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ning Hao
Liu Xiaodan, Wang Ang, Tianyou Zhao
Huang Zhengzhong, Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, Russell Chung Jung-Wong
Wang Boxue
Du Yuan
Wang Yibing, Winnie Liao, Xing Aina, Daniel Yu, Andy Lau
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Boxue
Director of Photography
Wang Yibing
Producer
Liu Xiaodan
Writer
Hsu Kuei-ting
Production Design
Wang Ang
Writer
Winnie Liao
Producer
Xing Aina
Producer
Zhang Xiaobing
Production Design
Du Yuan
Editor
Ning Hao
Director
Daniel Yu
Producer
Tianyou Zhao
Writer
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Original Music Composer
Russell Chung Jung-Wong
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Movie Emperor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Movie Emperor about?
In an attempt to win back the public's interest, has-been Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi makes a comeback film with a major director. To prepare for his role as a peasant farmer in the 1960s, he travels to the mainland China countryside to experience rural life there, but his arrogance triggers a series of farces.
Who directed The Movie Emperor?
The Movie Emperor was directed by Ning Hao.
Who stars in The Movie Emperor?
The principal cast of The Movie Emperor includes Andy Lau, Pal Sinn Lap-Man, Rima Zeidan, Daniel Yu, Ning Hao.
When was The Movie Emperor released and how long is it?
The Movie Emperor was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
How much did The Movie Emperor make at the box office?
The Movie Emperor grossed $13.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Movie Emperor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Movie Emperor was composed by Huang Zhengzhong, Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, Russell Chung Jung-Wong.