The Silk Road(1988)
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The Silk Road Synopsis
In 1026, students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao of Xi Xia, who wants to control the length of the Silk Road. One student is Zhao Xingde, who becomes the favorite of his commander, Zhu Wangli. While sacking a fortress, Xingde discovers Tsurpia, princess of the Uighur. He hides her; they fall in love. When he's sent away to study Xixian, he leaves Tsurpia in Zhu's care, but returns to find her engaged to Li. Tragedy follows, and he and Zhu enter a pact to take revenge when Li arrives at Dun-Huang, the region's seat of learning and culture. Against overwhelming odds, they find a surprising way to leave a monument to their life and love.
The Silk Road (1988) is a drama and history film directed by Junya Satō, released on June 25, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Sato, Anna Nakagawa and Tsunehiko Watase. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Junya Satō
- Writers:
- Yasushi Inoue, Junya Satō, Takeshi Yoshida
- Producers:
- Atsushi Takeda, Kazuo Haruna, Yoshihiro Yūki
- Cinematographer:
- Akira Shiizuka
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Daiei Co. Ltd., IMAGICA, Tokuma Shoten, New Century Producers, China Film Export and Export Corp
- Revenue:
- $74,123,959
- Status:
- Released
The Silk Road (1988) Trailer
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The Silk Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
Toshiyuki Nishida
as Zhu Wangli
Koichi Sato
as Zhao Xingde
Anna Nakagawa
as Tsurpia
Tsunehiko Watase
as Li Yuanhao
Takahiro Tamura
as Tsao Yanhui
Akira Emoto
Daijirō Harada
as Weichi Kuang
Yoshiko Mita
as Woman of Xixia
Yukio Ninagawa
- Eisaku Shindo
Eisaku Shindo
Mizuho Suzuki
Katsuhiko Watabiki
Key crew
Directed by Junya Satō, written by Yasushi Inoue, Junya Satō and Takeshi Yoshida, produced by Atsushi Takeda, Kazuo Haruna and Yoshihiro Yūki.
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The Silk Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Silk Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silk Road online?
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The Silk Road (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Silk Road?
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The main cast of The Silk Road (1988) includes Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Sato, Anna Nakagawa, Tsunehiko Watase and Takahiro Tamura. The film was directed by Junya Satō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silk Road released?
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The Silk Road was released on June 25, 1988 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is The Silk Road worth watching?
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The Silk Road (1988) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Silk Road?
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Yes. The official The Silk Road trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.