Master Qi and the Monkey King
Synopsis
Master Qi and the Monkey King explores the life and work of the preeminent master of Chinese Opera living in the United States. Qi Shu Fang was a household name in China due to her feature role in one of the Cultural Revolution Opera films, and traveled the world to show off her mastery of the art form. The film explores the reasons why Ms. Qi, her husband and a whole troupe of Chinese Opera performers have moved to the United States to transplant their art form to a foreign culture.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Govenar
- Original Score
- Daniel Cicourel Hanley
- Original Title
- Master Qi and the Monkey King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Govenar
Daniel Cicourel Hanley
Didier Dorant
Alan Hatchett
Alan Govenar
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Govenar
Director
Alan Hatchett
Editor
Daniel Cicourel Hanley
Original Music Composer
Didier Dorant
Director of Photography
Alan Govenar
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Master Qi and the Monkey King
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What is Master Qi and the Monkey King about?
Master Qi and the Monkey King explores the life and work of the preeminent master of Chinese Opera living in the United States. Qi Shu Fang was a household name in China due to her feature role in one of the Cultural Revolution Opera films, and traveled the world to show off her mastery of the art form. The film explores the reasons why Ms. Qi, her husband and a whole troupe of Chinese Opera performers have moved to the United States to transplant their art form to a foreign culture.
Who directed Master Qi and the Monkey King?
Master Qi and the Monkey King was directed by Alan Govenar.
Who stars in Master Qi and the Monkey King?
The principal cast of Master Qi and the Monkey King includes Qi Shufang, Ding Mei-kui, Liu Chun-nuan, Tian Gang, Tian Jianxin.
When was Master Qi and the Monkey King released and how long is it?
Master Qi and the Monkey King was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Master Qi and the Monkey King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Master Qi and the Monkey King was composed by Daniel Cicourel Hanley.