The Monkey King (2014)
Original title: 西遊記之大鬧天宮
The Monkey King is a 2014 Chinese-language action movie directed by Soi Cheang, with a running time of 1h 59m. It stars Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing and Joe Chen.
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
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What is The Monkey King about?
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
When was The Monkey King released?
The Monkey King was released on 9 January 2014.
How long is The Monkey King?
The Monkey King runs 1h 59m.
Who made The Monkey King?
The Monkey King was directed by Soi Cheang.
Where can I watch The Monkey King?
The Monkey King is available on AsianCrush, FlixFling, Hi-YAH, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Monkey King
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Cast
- Donnie Yen as Sun Wukong / Monkey King
- Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing as Bull Demon King
- Joe Chen as Princess Iron Fan
- Chow Yun-Fat as Jade Emperor
- Peter Ho as Erlangshen
- Kelly Chen Hui-Lin as Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
- Gigi Leung Wing-Kei as Chang'E
- Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai as Master Pitu
- Hai Yitian as Buddha Bodhi
- Liu Hua as Dragon King of the East Sea
- Calvin Cheng as Nezha
- Lo Chung-Him as Muzha
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