The Monkey King

2014 · directed by Soi Cheang

Rating

53/100

Hit

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Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.

The Monkey King (2014), directed by Soi Cheang, rates 53/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Donnie Yen
• Aaron Kwok Fu-shing
• Joe Chen Chiao-en
• Chow Yun-Fat
• Peter Ho Yun-tung
• Kelly Chen Hui-lin
• Gigi Leung Wing-kei
• Cheung Siu-fai
• Hai Yitian
• Liu Hua

Crew

• Cheung Man-Po — Director of Photography
• Yang Tao — Director of Photography
• Cheung Ka-Fai — Editor
• Christopher Young — Original Music Composer
• Chan Tai-lee — Writer
• Edmond Wong Chi-mun — Writer
• Szeto Kam-yuen — Writer
• Xin Huo — Writer

More from Soi Cheang

1. Limbo (2021) — 77/100
2. SPL 2: A Time for Consequences (2015) — 76/100
3. The Monkey King 2 (2016) — 75/100
4. Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024) — 75/100
5. Accident (2009) — 67/100
6. Dog Bite Dog (2006) — 66/100

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