'Dragon Blade' trivia and fun facts

Daniel Lee has written and directed the film.

American actor Mel Gibson was initially rumored to be taking the role of the roman general Lucius.

The film has obtained a great commercial success in the country of production, China.

The movie had a budget of 65 million dollars, making it one of the chinese films more expensive.

The director, Daniel Lee, has directed other chinese films such as 'White Vengeance' or ' Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon'.

The film has created a 3D version for IMAX screens.

It is the first film of chinese nationality in which participates the actor John Cusack.

The cast and the crew faced a very tough shoot because of the heat, the weight of the costume and long hours of recording.