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Legendary Amazons

Legendary Amazons

20115.51h 40m

Overview

In 11th century China, the Emperor Renzong reigns his country poorly, neglecting state affairs while the government sinks into corruption and war rages at his borders, whose only protection left is the famous Yang clan. However, when the last man of the family falls, leaving the country open to its invaders, the clan’s formidable women take up arms to lead the army to victory and seek vengeance against corrupt officials.

Directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Written by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Liu Heng
Produced by Jackie Chan, Wang Tian-Yun, Wenxia Fu
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Top Cast

Cecilia Cheung

Cecilia Cheung

Mu Guiying

Richie Jen

Richie Jen

General Yang Zongbao

Cheng Pei-Pei

Cheng Pei-Pei

She Taijun

Ge Chun-Yan

Ge Chun-Yan

1st Lady Yang / Zhou Yunjing

Yukari Ôshima

Yukari Ôshima

2nd Lady Yang / Zou Lanying

Li Jing

Li Jing

2nd Lady Yang / Geng Jinhua

Jin Qiaoqiao

Jin Qiaoqiao

3rd Lady Yang / Dong Yue'e

Yang Zitong

Yang Zitong

4th Lady Yang / Meng Jinbang

Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei

Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei

5th Lady Yang / Ma Saiying

Liu Xiaoqing

Liu Xiaoqing

6th Lady Yang / Princess Chai

Themes & Keywords

11th century

About Legendary Amazons

Legendary Amazons is a war, action, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of 11th century. Directed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, it stars Cecilia Cheung, Richie Jen, Cheng Pei-Pei. In 11th century China, the Emperor Renzong reigns his country poorly, neglecting state affairs while the government sinks into corruption and war rages at his borders, whose only protection left is the famous Yang clan. However, when the last man of the family falls, leaving the country open to its invaders, the clan’s formidable women take up arms to lead the army to victory and seek vengeance against corrupt officials.

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