The forbidden kingdom [videorecording] / Lionsgate and Casey Silver present a Casey Silver Production in association with Relativity Media, a film by Rob Minkoff ; directed by Rob Minkoff ; produced by Casey Silver ; written by John Fusco.
Jason is an American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics. He makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, Jason unexpectedly finds himself traveling back to ancient China. He meets the drunken kungfu master, Lu Yan; an enigmatic and skillful Silent Monk; and the vengeance-bent Golden Sparrow. Jason is lead on a quest to return the staff to its rightful owner, the Monkey King, who has been imprisoned in stone by the evil Jade Warlord for five hundred years. Along the way, while attempting to outmaneuver scores of killers, Jason learns about honor, loyalty and friendship and the true meaning of kungfu.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodiscs (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen + Full screen
- Publisher: Santa Monica, CA : Lionsgate, [2008]
- Copyright: ©2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "23838"--Lionsgate. Title from container. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Special features include: film clips, behind the scenes, TV spots, scene selection, interviews, trailer, photo gallery. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Peter Pau ; editor, Eric Strand ; music, David Buckley ; production designer, Bill Brzeski ; action choreographer, Woo-Ping Yuen. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Jet Li (The Monkey King / The Silent Monk), Jackie Chan (Lu Yan / Old Hop), Collin Chou (Jade Warlord), Liu Yifei (Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl), Li Bing Bing (Ni Chang), Michael Angarano (Jason Tripitikas). |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for sequences of martial arts action and some violence. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; Dolby DTS-HD 7.1 surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, 1080p High Definition; full screen and widescreen (2.35:1) presentation, enhanced for 16x9 televisions. |
| Language Note: | In English, with subtitles in English or Spanish; closed captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Friendship > China > Drama. Kung fu > Training > Drama. Quests (Expeditions) > Drama. Weapons, Ancient > China > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. |
Available copies
- 19 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD GEN FOR (Text) | 36015000468567 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | DVD GEN FOR (Text) | 36015001164900 | Adult Video | Available | - |
