Tai Chi Hero(2012)
“The Throwdown Continues”
Overview
Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now become the most popular Tai Chi style in the world. The second instalment of the "Tai Chi" trilogy continues the journey of Yang Luchan, a gifted child with a fleshy growth on his forehead who helped save a village from a frightening army of steampunk soldiers bearing strange machines with the knowledge of Tai Chi that they entrusted him with.
Director
Stephen Fung
Studio
Huayi Brothers Pictures 浙江华谊兄弟影业
Budget
$40M
Cast
Jayden Yuan
as Yang Lu Chan
Yuan Wenkang
as Prince Dun
AngelaBaby
as Chen Yu Niang
Shu Qi
as Mother Yang
Stephen Fung
as Nan
Xiong Xinxin
as Uncle Qin
Shen Si
as Brother Tofu
Wei Ai-Xuan
as Zhao Di
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
as Fang Zi Jing
William Feng
as Chen Zai Yang
Dillon Wu Di
as Chen You Zhi
Chen Sicheng
as Chen Geng Yun
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$40M
Production Companies
Huayi Brothers Pictures 浙江华谊兄弟影业 • Diversion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tai Chi Hero?▼
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What is Tai Chi Hero about?▼
Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now become the most popular Tai Chi style in the world. The second instalment of the "Tai Chi" trilogy continues the journey of Yang Luchan, a gifted child with a fleshy growth on his forehead who helped save a village from a frightening army of steampunk soldiers bearing strange machines with the knowledge of Tai Chi that they entrusted him with.
Who directed Tai Chi Hero?▼
Tai Chi Hero was directed by Stephen Fung and released in 2012. It is a action, adventure film.
How long is Tai Chi Hero?▼
Tai Chi Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Tai Chi Hero?▼
The cast of Tai Chi Hero includes Jayden Yuan as Yang Lu Chan, Yuan Wenkang as Prince Dun, AngelaBaby as Chen Yu Niang, Shu Qi as Mother Yang, Stephen Fung as Nan and more.
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