Making of House of Flying Daggers
Synopsis
Main Characters/Performers: 1. Xiao Mei - first appearing as new star dancer in lavish Peony Pavilion brothel, Mei is believed to be the blind daughter of a rebel group's recently assassinated leader- played by Zhang Ziyi . 2. Jin - police captain in the ruling Tang emperor's service, enlisted by his superior Leo to play the role of double agent by helping Mei escape and getting her to lead him - and government troops - to the rebel stronghold - played by Takeshi Kaneshiro. 3. Leo - introduced as a high ranking policeman in the Tang emperor's service, Leo turns out to a mole planted years earlier by the rebels working to overthrow the corrupt ruling Tang government - played by Andy Lau.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 2004
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley J. Orzel
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin, Feng Li
- Original Score
- Shigeru Umebayashi
- Original Title
- Making of House of Flying Daggers
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley J. Orzel
Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin, Feng Li
Shigeru Umebayashi
Cheng Long
Bill Kong, Zhang Yimou, Zhang Weiping
Department Leadership Roster
Zhang Yimou
Writer
Wang Bin
Writer
Bill Kong
Producer
Zhang Yimou
Producer
Emi Wada
Costume Design
Cheng Long
Editor
Zhang Weiping
Producer
Stanley J. Orzel
Director
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What is Making of House of Flying Daggers about?
Main Characters/Performers: 1. Xiao Mei - first appearing as new star dancer in lavish Peony Pavilion brothel, Mei is believed to be the blind daughter of a rebel group's recently assassinated leader- played by Zhang Ziyi . 2. Jin - police captain in the ruling Tang emperor's service, enlisted by his superior Leo to play the role of double agent by helping Mei escape and getting her to lead him - and government troops - to the rebel stronghold - played by Takeshi Kaneshiro. 3. Leo - introduced as a high ranking policeman in the Tang emperor's service, Leo turns out to a mole planted years earlier by the rebels working to overthrow the corrupt ruling Tang government - played by Andy Lau.
Who directed Making of House of Flying Daggers?
Making of House of Flying Daggers was directed by Stanley J. Orzel.
Who stars in Making of House of Flying Daggers?
The principal cast of Making of House of Flying Daggers includes Zhang Yimou.
When was Making of House of Flying Daggers released and how long is it?
Making of House of Flying Daggers was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Making of House of Flying Daggers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Making of House of Flying Daggers was composed by Shigeru Umebayashi.