Wu Yen (2001): Cast
Wu Yen is a 2001 fantasy comedy directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, starring Cheung Chi-Ping as Emperor of Zhao, Anita Mui Yim-Fong and Lam Suet. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Directors
- Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Milkyway Image
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wu Yen About?
The premise of Wu Yen without spoilers.
Lost in a forest, Emperor Qi meets Wu Yen, a local chief destined to be his bride. He accidentally releases a mischievous fox spirit that falls for both, shapeshifting to woo each. Their rivalry creates a love triangle as the emperor chooses between his duty to Wu Yen and the pursuing fox, each eager to win his hand first.
Wu Yen Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- hong kong comedy
- strong female lead
- actress playing male role
- actress playing dual role
- gender bender
Wu Yen Cast & Characters
Cheung Chi-Ping leads the cast as Emperor of Zhao, with Anita Mui Yim-Fong as Emperor Qi / Ancestor Huan and Lam Suet as Prime Minister. Directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Johnnie To - Co-director Wai Ka-Fai
- Cheung Chi-Ping as Emperor of Zhao
- Anita Mui Yim-Fong as Emperor Qi / Ancestor Huan
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Lam Suet as Prime Minister - Benz Hui Siu-Hung as Emperor of Chu
Also Starring in Wu Yen
· 19 more- Mak Wai-Cheung Yen's Swordsman
- Chun Kwai-Bo Warrior Championship's Contestant
- Chun Wong Emperor of Qin
- Lung Tin-Sang Court Historian
- Wong Tin-Lam Earth God
- Raymond Ho-Yin Wong Rebel Wu Tsi
- Bonnie Wong Man-Wai Earth God
- Cecilia Cheung Yin Chun / Fairy Enchantress
- Cheng Ka-Sang General Tien
- Joe Cheng Cho Emperor of Wei
- Sammi Cheng Sau-Man Chung Wu Yen
- Roderick Lam Chung-Kei Imperial Soldier
- Wilson Ai Wai Emperor of Yen
- Victy Wong Yin-Keung Imperial Soldier
- Hung Wai-Leung Court Advisor
- Tiffany Lee Lung-Yee Wu Yen's Bandit
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- Ho Chung-Wai Imperial Bodyguard
- Cheuk Wai-Man Wu Yen's bandit
- Robert Siu Leung Envoy of Yen
More from Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai
More films directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, best-rated first: Drug War, Vengeance, Triad Election and Office.
Wu Yen Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wu Yen.
Wu Yen Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Zhong wu yan” and “鐘無艷”.
- Also known as
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- Zhong wu yan
- 鐘無艷
- 钟无艳
- 종무염
- Chung Vô Diệm
- ดาบไม่คลั่ง บัลลังก์ไม่สะท้าน
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Wu Yen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Wu Yen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wu Yen?
Wu Yen runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Wu Yen released?
Wu Yen was released on January 18, 2001.
Who directed Wu Yen?
Wu Yen was directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai.
More films by Johnnie To Who is in the cast of Wu Yen?
Wu Yen stars Cheung Chi-Ping as Emperor of Zhao, Anita Mui Yim-Fong as Emperor Qi / Ancestor Huan and Lam Suet as Prime Minister, among 23 credited actors.
Does Wu Yen have a post-credit scene?
No. Wu Yen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Wu Yen in?
The original language of Wu Yen is Cantonese.
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