Storyline : A Chinese emperor (Chow Yun-Fat) returns to his palace to discover his wife (Gong Li) is having an affair with her stepson, the Crown Prince (Jay Chou), who is himself actually in love with the Imperial doctor's daughter. In the lead up to the Chong Yang festival, an army of golden-plated warriors lay siege to the palace.
. Director: Yimou Zhang
. Writers: Zhihong Bian . Yu Cao . Nan Wu
. Stars: Chow Yun-Fat . Gong Li . Jay Chou
. Release date: January 12, 2007 (United States)
. Countries of origin: Hong Kong . China
. Language: Mandarin
. Taglines: Unspeakable secrets are hidden within the Forbidden City.
. Genres: Action . Drama . Romance
. Filming locations: Three Natural Bridges, Wulong, Chongqing, China(remote palace)
. Budget: $45,000,000 (estimated)
. Gross worldwide: $78,568,977
. Production companies: Film Partner International . Edko Films . Xin Huamian Film
. Source: imdb.com