Title: The Great Wall
Original Title: The Great Wall (Cháng Chéng)
Year: 2016
Info
- Country: China USA
- Length: 103 Minutes (1 hour 43 min)
- Budget: €150,000,000
- Genre: Action Adventure Fantasy
- Studios: China Film Group Corporation Legendary Pictures
- Distributor: Universal Pictures
- Age rating: 12 (Suitable for 12 years and over)
Release Dates
- UK: February 17 2017
- United States: February 17 2017
Plot
Directed by acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou ('House of Flying Daggers', 'Under the Hawthorn Tree'), this movie is a great production between the United States and People's Republic of China focused on the mysteries that hides the Great Wall of China, one of the most impressive monuments of world history. Set in the fifteenth century in ancient China, a period of coexistence between British soldiers and the Chinese people on par with the Great Wall is built. As the building progresses, two soldiers realize that it not only serves to protect themselves from the threat of the Mongols, but also, when night falls, escape something inhuman and more dangerous. With Zhang Yimou in the direction, the film will feature an international cast led by Matt Damon. Also starring Willem Dafoe will, Andy Lau, Pedro Pascal, Jing Tian, Lu Han and Eddie Peng. The script is run by Tony Gilroy ('Michael Clayton' and 'Jason Bourne' trilogy), Chris Brancato ('Hannibal ', 'Narcos') and Doug Miro ('The Sorcerer's Apprentice').
Cast
Director:
General Shao
Willen Garin
Commander Lin Mei
Pedro Tovar
Strategist Wang
Ballard
Peng Yong
Videos
'The Great Wall' Second Trailer
October 9 2016
July 28 2016
Photos
Trivia
Strong critics
The film has received strong critics due to its 'whitewashing'. One of the commentaries was expressed by Constance Wu, who in other times had already talked about Hollywood's racism.
Edward Zwick
Edward Zwick ('The Last Samurai', 'Love & Other Drugs') was set to direct at one point, with Henry Cavill to play the major role.
Luhan
Luhan is a former member of a K-pop boy band. He left EXO (the band) in October of 2014.
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