Tai Chi Hero(2012)
太極２ 英雄崛起
The Throwdown Continues
Tai Chi Hero Synopsis
Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now become the most popular Tai Chi style in the world. The second instalment of the "Tai Chi" trilogy continues the journey of Yang Luchan, a gifted child with a fleshy growth on his forehead who helped save a village from a frightening army of steampunk soldiers bearing strange machines with the knowledge of Tai Chi that they entrusted him with.
Tai Chi Hero (2012) is a action and adventure film directed by Stephen Fung, released on October 25, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jayden Yuan, Yuan Wenkang, AngelaBaby and Shu Qi. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 116 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Fung
- Writers:
- Chen Kuofu, Zhang Jialu, Cheng Hsiao-Tse
- Producers:
- Wang Zhongjun, Wang Liqun, Zhu Jing
- Cinematographer:
- Du Jie
- Composer:
- Katsunori Ishida
- Production:
- Huayi Brothers Pictures, Diversion Pictures
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Tai Chi Hero (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tai Chi Hero before you stream it.
Tai Chi Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jayden Yuan
as Yang Lu Chan
Yuan Wenkang
as Prince Dun
AngelaBaby
as Chen Yu Niang
Shu Qi
as Mother Yang
Stephen Fung
as Nan
Xiong Xinxin
as Uncle Qin
Shen Si
as Brother Tofu
- Wei Ai-Xuan
Wei Ai-Xuan
as Zhao Di
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
as Fang Zi Jing
William Feng
as Chen Zai Yang
Dillon Wu Di
as Chen You Zhi
Chen Sicheng
as Chen Geng Yun
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Fung, written by Chen Kuofu, Zhang Jialu and Cheng Hsiao-Tse, produced by Wang Zhongjun, Wang Liqun and Zhu Jing.
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Tai Chi Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 116 ratings.
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Tai Chi Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tai Chi Hero online?
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Tai Chi Hero (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tai Chi Hero?
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The main cast of Tai Chi Hero (2012) includes Jayden Yuan, Yuan Wenkang, AngelaBaby, Shu Qi and Stephen Fung. The film was directed by Stephen Fung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tai Chi Hero released?
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Tai Chi Hero was released on October 25, 2012 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Tai Chi Hero worth watching?
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Tai Chi Hero (2012) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 116 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tai Chi Hero?
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Yes. The official Tai Chi Hero trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.