Legendary Amazons

Legendary Amazons

5.8IMDb Score
Released:2011-11-17
Duration:100 min
Director:Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Actors:Cecilia Cheung, Richie Jen, Cheng Pei-pei, Ge Chun-Yan, Yukari Ôshima
Production:
Keywords:11th century

Overview:

In 11th century China, the Emperor Renzong reigns his country poorly, neglecting state affairs while the government sinks into corruption and war rages at his borders, whose only protection left is the famous Yang clan. However, when the last man of the family falls, leaving the country open to its invaders, the clan’s formidable women take up arms to lead the army to victory and seek vengeance against corrupt officials.

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