Tai Chi Hero
太極２ 英雄崛起
“The Throwdown Continues”
Synopsis
Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now become the most popular Tai Chi style in the world. The second instalment of the "Tai Chi" trilogy continues the journey of Yang Luchan, a gifted child with a fleshy growth on his forehead who helped save a village from a frightening army of steampunk soldiers bearing strange machines with the knowledge of Tai Chi that they entrusted him with.
Part of the Tai Chi Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tai Chi Hero Official US Release Trailer #1 (2013) - Stephen Fung Martial Arts Epic HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-04
Top Cast
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Jayden Yuan
Yang Lu Chan
Yuan Wenkang
Prince Dun
AngelaBaby
Chen Yu Niang
Shu Qi
Mother Yang
Stephen Fung
Nan
Xiong Xinxin
Uncle Qin
Shen Si
Brother Tofu
Wei Ai-Xuan
Zhao Di
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
Fang Zi Jing
William Feng
Chen Zai Yang
Dillon Wu Di
Chen You Zhi
Chen Sicheng
Chen Geng Yun
Xiong Naijin
Chen Geng Yun's wife
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Chen Chang Xing
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Grand Uncle
Nikki Hsieh
Jin Yuner
Patrick Tse Yin
The 10th Grandmaster
Daniel Wu
Mad Monk
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 15, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Fung
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhang Jialu, Cheng Hsiao-Tse
- Original Score
- Katsunori Ishida
- Original Title
- 太極２ 英雄崛起
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Production Studios
- Huayi Brothers Pictures, Diversion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Fung
Zhang Jialu, Cheng Hsiao-Tse, Chen Kuofu
Katsunori Ishida
Du Jie, Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan, Lai Yiu-Fai
Cheng Hsiao-Tse, Matthew Hui Wai-Kit, Zhang Weili
Wang Zhong Jun, Wang Liqun, Zhu Jing, Wang Zhong Lei, Chen Kuofu
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Fung
Director
Du Jie
Director of Photography
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan
Director of Photography
Wang Zhong Jun
Producer
Wang Liqun
Producer
Zhu Jing
Producer
Zhang Jialu
Screenplay
Cheng Hsiao-Tse
Screenplay
Lai Yiu-Fai
Director of Photography
Cheng Hsiao-Tse
Editor
Matthew Hui Wai-Kit
Editor
Zhang Weili
Editor
Chas Chau
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ng Yuen-Fai
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kim Ho Pui-Kin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tai Chi Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tai Chi Hero about?
Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now become the most popular Tai Chi style in the world. The second instalment of the "Tai Chi" trilogy continues the journey of Yang Luchan, a gifted child with a fleshy growth on his forehead who helped save a village from a frightening army of steampunk soldiers bearing strange machines with the knowledge of Tai Chi that they entrusted him with.
Who directed Tai Chi Hero?
Tai Chi Hero was directed by Stephen Fung.
Who stars in Tai Chi Hero?
The principal cast of Tai Chi Hero includes Jayden Yuan, Yuan Wenkang, AngelaBaby, Shu Qi, Stephen Fung.
When was Tai Chi Hero released and how long is it?
Tai Chi Hero was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Tai Chi Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tai Chi Hero was composed by Katsunori Ishida.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tai Chi Hero?
Tai Chi Hero holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).