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The Movie Emperor (2023): Cast & Box Office

The Movie Emperor (2023) movie poster

The Movie Emperor is a 2023 comedy drama starring Andy Lau as Liu Weichi, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Wong Jing. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $103,980 worldwide.

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The Movie Emperor (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Movie Emperor About?

The premise of The Movie Emperor without spoilers.

Seeking to revitalize his career, former Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi collaborates with a renowned director for a new project. To authentically portray a peasant farmer set in 1960s China, he immerses himself in rural life. However, his initial sense of entitlement leads to a series of comical and unexpected situations during his preparation.

The Movie Emperor Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • film making
  • pig
  • film industry
  • making a movie
  • aspiring filmmaker
  • aspiring actor
  • red carpet
  • filmmaking
  • director
  • film within a film
  • china
  • village
+1 more
  • reference to the hong kong film awards
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Cast & crew

The Movie Emperor Cast & Characters

Andy Lau leads the cast as Liu Weichi, with Tony Leung Ka Fai and Wong Jing.

Also Starring in The Movie Emperor

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Box office

The Movie Emperor Box Office

The Movie Emperor grossed $103,980 worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$104K

International
$104K
Videos

The Movie Emperor Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Movie Emperor.

The Movie Emperor International Trailer|《红毯先生》国际预告
Details

The Movie Emperor Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Hong Tan Xian Sheng” and “全民明星”.

Also known as
  • Hong Tan Xian Sheng
  • 全民明星
  • Something about Us
  • 영화의 황제
  • 紅毯先生
  • Император кино
  • Ông Hoàng Thảm Đỏ

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FAQ

The Movie Emperor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Movie Emperor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Movie Emperor?

The Movie Emperor runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was The Movie Emperor released?

The Movie Emperor was released on September 15, 2023.

Who is in the cast of The Movie Emperor?

The Movie Emperor stars Andy Lau as Liu Weichi, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Wong Jing, among 17 credited actors.

How much did The Movie Emperor make at the box office?

The Movie Emperor grossed $103,980 worldwide.

Does The Movie Emperor have a post-credit scene?

No. The Movie Emperor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Movie Emperor in?

The original language of The Movie Emperor is Chinese.

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