Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
狄仁杰之四大天王
Synopsis
Dee, the detective serving Chinese empress Wu Zetian, is called upon to investigate a series of strange events in Loyang, including the appearance of mysterious warriors wearing Chiyou ghost masks, foxes that speak human language and the pillar sculptures in the palace coming alive.
Part of the Detective Dee Collection (Tsui Hark)
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DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS (2018) Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-29
Top Cast
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Mark Chao You-ting
Detective Dee
William Feng
Yuchi Zhenjin
Carina Lau
Wu Zetian
Lin Gengxin
Shatuo Zhong
Ma Sichun
Shui Yue
Ethan Juan
Master Yuan Ce
Tiger Xu
Yi An
Sun Jiaolong
Phantom Blade
Chen Weiran
Hong Yuanyu
Zhang Aoyue
Huan Tian Zhenren
Sheng Chien
Emperor Gaozong
Yang Yiwei
Ding Xun
Li Binglei
Huo Geng
Wang Xichao
Flying Smoke
Tie Nan
Bao Qianzhang
Zhang Yiqian
Leng San
Guo Hui
Han Ping
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$84.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhang Jialu
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- 狄仁杰之四大天王
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Worldwide Gross
- $84.2M
- Production Studios
- Huayi Brothers Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsui Hark
Zhang Jialu
Kenji Kawai
Choi Sung-Fai
Chen Kuofu, Shi Nansun
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Kuofu
Producer
Tsui Hark
Director
Shi Nansun
Producer
Zhang Jialu
Writer
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Choi Sung-Fai
Director of Photography
Yoshihito Akatsuka
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
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What is Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings about?
Dee, the detective serving Chinese empress Wu Zetian, is called upon to investigate a series of strange events in Loyang, including the appearance of mysterious warriors wearing Chiyou ghost masks, foxes that speak human language and the pillar sculptures in the palace coming alive.
Who directed Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings?
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings was directed by Tsui Hark.
Who stars in Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings?
The principal cast of Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings includes Mark Chao You-ting, William Feng, Carina Lau, Lin Gengxin, Ma Sichun.
When was Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings released and how long is it?
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
How much did Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings make at the box office?
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings grossed $84.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings was composed by Kenji Kawai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings?
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).