Detective Dee and the mystery of the phantom flame [videorecording] / Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, Huayi Brothers International Ltd. presents in association with China Film Co-Production Corporation a Film Workshop Co. Ltd. Huayi Brothers Media Corporation production ; a film by Tsui Hark ; produced by Wang Zhongjun ; screenplay by Zhang Jialu ; produced and directed by Tsui Hark.
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FilmPublisher number: ID6139 | IndominaLanguage: Chinese, English Original language: Chinese Subtitle language: English, French Publication details: [Beverly Hills, CA] : Indomina Media ; Universal City, CA : Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment, 2011.Edition: Widescreen versionDescription: 1 videodisc (122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inOther title: - Also known as: Di Renjie zhi tong tian di guo
- Also known as: Tong tian di guo
- Detective Dee & the mystery of the phantom flame
- Di Renjie.
- Directors of photography, Chen Zhiying, Chen Chuqiang ; presenter, Wang Zhongjun ; screenwriter, Zhang Jialu ; costume designer, Yu Jiaan ; art director, Zhao Chongbang ; editor, Qiu Zhiwei ; composer, Jin Peida ; action director, Hong Jinbao.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
China's first master detective is looking for answers to some burning questions in this blend of historical drama and mystery from acclaimed director Tsui Hark. Di Renjie (Andy Lau), nicknamed Detective Dee, is a law officer of the Tang Dynasty who is legendary for his powers of deductive reasoning. Di Renjie finds himself on the wrong side of prison bars when he dares to publicly criticize Wu Zetian (Carina Lau), who has become China's first female emperor. While Wu Zetian doesn't care for Di Renjie's opinions, she can't dispute his skills as a detective, and after eight years in jail she has him released so he can get to the bottom of a mystery. Two members of Wu Zetian's court have died under bizarre circumstances -- after stepping outside, they suddenly exploded into flames. Are the gods angry with Wu Zetian and her underlings, or is a clever saboteur at work? Di Renjie Zhi Tong Tian Di Guo (aka Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame) was inspired by the exploits of the real-life Di Renjie, who is credited with pioneering modern detective techniques during the Tang Dynasty (618 A.D. to 907 A.D.). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Originally released as a motion picture in 2010.
Special features: The making of Detective Dee; weapons, stunts and action; stills and poster gallery; international trailer; creating the characters; The world of Dee; exclusive QR code for additional bonus materials.
Title from container.
Directors of photography, Chen Zhiying, Chen Chuqiang ; presenter, Wang Zhongjun ; screenwriter, Zhang Jialu ; costume designer, Yu Jiaan ; art director, Zhao Chongbang ; editor, Qiu Zhiwei ; composer, Jin Peida ; action director, Hong Jinbao.
Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Tony Leung Ka Fei, Deng Chao, Liu Jialing, Li Bingbing, Liu Dehua, Richard Ng, Teddy Robin, Taidi Luobin, Yao Lu, Liu Jinshan.
A bizarre murder mystery brings together the most powerful woman in China, the soon-to-be-Empress Wu Zetian, and a formerly exiled detective, Dee Renjie, at the infamous Imperial Palace. Hoping he will solve the crime before her coronation, Wu appoints Dee Chief Judge of the Empire and implores him to combine his indisputable wisdom with his unparalleled martial arts skills to save the future of her dynasty. Inspired by the true story of one of the Tang Dynasty's most celebrated officials.
MPAA rating: PG-13; for violence, disturbing images and some sexuality.
DVD; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround (Mandarin) and stereo. (English); region 1.
Closed-captioned
In Mandarin or dubbed English, with optional subtitles in English or French.