Legendary Amazons (2011)
杨门女将之军令如山
In 11th century China, the Emperor Renzong reigns his country poorly, neglecting state affairs while the government sinks into corruption and war rages at his borders, whose only protection left is the famous Yang clan. However, when the last man of the family falls, leaving the country open to its invaders, the clan’s formidable women take up arms to lead the army to victory and seek vengeance against corrupt officials.
- Date of release
- 2011-11-17
- TMDB
- 5.8 / 10 (26)
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- War, Action, Drama
- Director
- Frankie Chan Fan-kei
Casting
- Cecilia Cheung — Mu Guiying
- Richie Jen — General Yang Zongbao
- Cheng Pei-pei — She Taijun
- Ge Chun-Yan — 1st Lady Yang / Zhou Yunjing
- Yukari Ôshima — 2nd Lady Yang / Zou Lanying
- Li Jing — 2nd Lady Yang / Geng Jinhua
- Jin Qiaoqiao — 3rd Lady Yang / Dong Yue'e
- Yang Zitong — 4th Lady Yang / Meng Jinbang
- Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei — 5th Lady Yang / Ma Saiying
- Liu Xiaoqing — 6th Lady Yang / Princess Chai
- Yu Na — 7th Lady Yang / Du Jin'e
- Chen Zihan — 8th Sister Yang / Yang Yanqi
Interesting facts
Legendary Amazons is a 2011 Chinese historical drama film directed by Frankie Chan and written by Chan, Liu Heng and Ma Honglu. The film is based on the stories of the Yang Clan Generals. It stars Richie Jen, Cecilia Cheung, Cheng Pei-pei, Liu Xiaoqing, and Kathy Chow. The film is based on the same source material as the 1972 Hong Kong film The 14 Amazons.
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