The Banquet(2006)
夜宴
Nothing is more poisonous than the human heart.
The Banquet Synopsis
Crown Prince Wu Luan is in love with Little Wan but left heartbroken when she marries his father, the emperor. The emperor's brother, Li, kills him and Wu Luan tries to avenge his father's death.
The Banquet (2006) is a fantasy, drama, action and history film directed by Feng Xiaogang, released on September 14, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Daniel Wu and Zhou Xun. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 128 ratings.
- Director:
- Feng Xiaogang
- Writers:
- Sheng Heyu, Chiu Kang-Chien
- Producers:
- Yuen Woo-ping, John Chong
- Cinematographer:
- Zhang Li
- Composer:
- Tan Dun
- Production:
- Huayi Brothers Pictures, Media Asia Films
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $22,598,772
- Status:
- Released
The Banquet (2006) Trailer
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The Banquet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zhang Ziyi
as Empress Wan
Ge You
as Emperor Li
Daniel Wu
as Crown Prince Wu Luan
Zhou Xun
as Qing Nu
Ma Jingwu
as Minister Yin Taichang
Huang Xiaoming
as General Yin Sun
Zhou Zhonghe
as Lord Chamberlain
Zeng Qiusheng
as Governor Pei Hong
Xu Xiyan
as Ling
- Liu Yanbin
Liu Yanbin
as Messenger
Ma Lun
as Pharmacist
Xiang Bin
as Imperial Guard #1
Key crew
Directed by Feng Xiaogang, written by Sheng Heyu and Chiu Kang-Chien, produced by Yuen Woo-ping and John Chong.
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The Banquet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 128 ratings.
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The Banquet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Banquet online?
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The Banquet (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Banquet?
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The main cast of The Banquet (2006) includes Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Daniel Wu, Zhou Xun and Ma Jingwu. The film was directed by Feng Xiaogang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Banquet released?
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The Banquet was released on September 14, 2006 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is The Banquet worth watching?
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The Banquet (2006) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 128 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Banquet?
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Yes. The official The Banquet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.