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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

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Year of U.S. Release: 2008

Starring: Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Michael Angarano, Collin Chou, Yifei Liu.

Director: Rob Minkoff

Screenwriter(s): John Fusco

Distributor: Lionsgate Films

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Martial Arts

U.S. Release Date: April 18, 2008 (Wide)

Rated

for sequences of martial arts action and some violence.

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Plot Summary:

The story is based on the Chinese legend of the monkey king, and follows a teenager who finds the king's stick weapon in a pawn shop. The teen is transported back in time to ancient China, where he joins with some warriors as they attempt to free their king. Jet Li will play two roles—the monkey king and the silent monk. Jackie Chan will play monk T'sa-Ho.

Additional Notes:

The legendary action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping will handle all the action sequences.

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