The Chess King: Showdown of Life & Death
风云小棋王之生死决
Synopsis
Set during the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty, the film follows Zhu Dingcai, grandson of the late Prince Anhua, who was killed after a failed military plea to the emperor. Carrying a blood-written manifesto left by his family, Zhu risks everything to travel to the capital. Using a daring scheme known as "sacrificing oneself to trap the wolf," he successfully eliminates the corrupt eunuch Liu Jin. In recognition of his courage, the emperor grants him the title “Brave Junior Imperial Inspector,” sending him across the empire to investigate local grievances and uphold justice for the people.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fengquan Han
- Original Title
- 风云小棋王之生死决
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- 藝星動力文化（香港）傳播有限公司
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fengquan Han
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Fengquan Han
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What is The Chess King: Showdown of Life & Death about?
Set during the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty, the film follows Zhu Dingcai, grandson of the late Prince Anhua, who was killed after a failed military plea to the emperor. Carrying a blood-written manifesto left by his family, Zhu risks everything to travel to the capital. Using a daring scheme known as "sacrificing oneself to trap the wolf," he successfully eliminates the corrupt eunuch Liu Jin. In recognition of his courage, the emperor grants him the title “Brave Junior Imperial Inspector,” sending him across the empire to investigate local grievances and uphold justice for the people.
Who directed The Chess King: Showdown of Life & Death?
The Chess King: Showdown of Life & Death was directed by Fengquan Han.
Who stars in The Chess King: Showdown of Life & Death?
The principal cast of The Chess King: Showdown of Life & Death includes Tian Min, Zhou Zhonghe, Wang Fang.
When was The Chess King: Showdown of Life & Death released and how long is it?
The Chess King: Showdown of Life & Death was released in 2014 with a total runtime of Unknown.