Tai-Chi Master
太极张三丰
Synopsis
Falsely accused for cheating in a martial arts competition, two boyhood friends are banished from their Shaolin Temple and go their separate ways. As adults, they join opposing sides in a civil war. When one betrays the other, they settle their differences mano-a-mano.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 20, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$653K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
- Original Score
- Stephen Edwards, William Wu Wai-lap
- Original Title
- 太极张三丰
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $653K
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Eastern Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuen Woo-ping
Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
Stephen Edwards, William Wu Wai-lap
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Jet Li, Chui Po Chu
Department Leadership Roster
Yuen Woo-ping
Director
Jet Li
Producer
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Director of Photography
Chui Po Chu
Producer
Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
Screenplay
Stephen Edwards
Original Music Composer
William Wu Wai-lap
Original Music Composer
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tai-Chi Master
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What is Tai-Chi Master about?
Falsely accused for cheating in a martial arts competition, two boyhood friends are banished from their Shaolin Temple and go their separate ways. As adults, they join opposing sides in a civil war. When one betrays the other, they settle their differences mano-a-mano.
Who directed Tai-Chi Master?
Tai-Chi Master was directed by Yuen Woo-ping.
Who stars in Tai-Chi Master?
The principal cast of Tai-Chi Master includes Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Chin Siu-Ho, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying, Yu Hai.
When was Tai-Chi Master released and how long is it?
Tai-Chi Master was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Tai-Chi Master make at the box office?
Tai-Chi Master grossed $653K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tai-Chi Master?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tai-Chi Master was composed by Stephen Edwards, William Wu Wai-lap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tai-Chi Master?
Tai-Chi Master holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).