The Banquet(2006)
“Nothing is more poisonous than the human heart.”
Overview
Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor. The emperor's brother, Li, kills him and Wu Luan tries to avenge his father's death.
Director
Feng Xiaogang
Studio
Huayi Brothers Pictures 浙江华谊兄弟影业
Cast
Zhang Ziyi
as Empress Wan
Ge You
as Emperor Li
Daniel Wu
as Crown Prince Wu Luan
Zhou Xun
as Qing Nu
Ma Jingwu
as Minister Yin Taichang
Huang Xiaoming
as General Yin Sun
Zhou Zhonghe
as Lord Chamberlain
Zeng Qiusheng
as Governor Pei Hong
Xu Xiyan
as Ling
Liu Yanbin
as Messenger
Ma Lun
as Pharmacist
Xiang Bin
as Imperial Guard #1
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Huayi Brothers Pictures 浙江华谊兄弟影业 • Media Asia Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Banquet?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Banquet (2006).
What is The Banquet about?▼
Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor. The emperor's brother, Li, kills him and Wu Luan tries to avenge his father's death.
Who directed The Banquet?▼
The Banquet was directed by Feng Xiaogang and released in 2006. It is a fantasy, drama, action, history film.
How long is The Banquet?▼
The Banquet has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in The Banquet?▼
The cast of The Banquet includes Zhang Ziyi as Empress Wan, Ge You as Emperor Li, Daniel Wu as Crown Prince Wu Luan, Zhou Xun as Qing Nu, Ma Jingwu as Minister Yin Taichang and more.
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