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The Movie Emperor
The Movie Emperor

The Movie Emperor

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ComedyDrama

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In an attempt to win back the public's interest, has-been Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi makes a comeback film with a major director. To prepare for his role as a peasant farmer in the 1960s, he travels to the mainland China countryside to experience rural life there, but his arrogance triggers a series of farces.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$1747256

Status

Released

Original Language

Chinese

Runtime

125 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

10 February 2024

Country

China

Cast

Andy Lau Tak-Wah

Andy Lau Tak-Wah

Liu Weichi

Pal Sinn Lap-man

Pal Sinn Lap-man

Lin Weiguo

Rima Zeidan

Rima Zeidan

Summer

Daniel Yu

Daniel Yu

Yue Sir

Ning Hao

Ning Hao

Lin Hao

Kelly Lin

Kelly Lin

Mrs. Liu Weichi

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah

Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah

Wong Jing

Wong Jing

Zhang Zixian

Zhang Zixian

Debtor

Eliz Lao

Eliz Lao

QQ

Zhou Wei

Zhou Wei

Tiger

Sunny Sun

Sunny Sun

Xue Baohe

Xue Baohe

Ma Dong

Ma Dong

Moderator

Ruoqing Liu

Ruoqing Liu

Xiao Wei

Xiao Wei

Mr. Zhuo

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