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Warriors of Heaven and Earth

Warriors of Heaven and Earth

20036.21h 54m

Overview

A Chinese emissary is sent to the Gobi desert to execute a renegade soldier. When a caravan transporting a Buddhist monk and a valuable treasure is threatened by thieves, however, the two warriors might unite to protect the travelers.

Directed by He Ping
Written by He Ping, Rui Zhang
Produced by Wang Zhongjun, Yan Yiyun, Yi Wang
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $6.1M

Top Cast

Jiang Wen

Jiang Wen

Lieutenant Li

Kiichi Nakai

Kiichi Nakai

Lai Qi

Wang Xueqi

Wang Xueqi

Master An

Vicky Zhao

Vicky Zhao

Wen Zhu

B

Bagen Hasi

Cao Jin

T

Tao Ho

Ma Gun

L

Linian Lu

Wu Lao'Er

Wang Deshun

Wang Deshun

Old Diehard

Li Haibin

Li Haibin

Zao Zimo

Yeerjiang Mahepushen

Yeerjiang Mahepushen

Master An's Servant

Themes & Keywords

gobi desertcavalrywuxiapeplum8th century

About Warriors of Heaven and Earth

Warriors of Heaven and Earth is a drama, action, adventure film released in 2003 exploring themes of gobi desert, cavalry, wuxia, peplum, 8th century. Directed by He Ping, it stars Jiang Wen, Kiichi Nakai, Wang Xueqi. A Chinese emissary is sent to the Gobi desert to execute a renegade soldier. When a caravan transporting a Buddhist monk and a valuable treasure is threatened by thieves, however, the two warriors might unite to protect the travelers.

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