The Myth

The Myth

★ 6.4IMDb Score
Released:2005-05-11
Duration:118 min
Director:Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai
Actors:Jackie Chan, Kim Hee-seon, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Mallika Sherawat, Sun Zhou
Production:JCE Movies, China Film Co-Production, Emperor Motion Pictures, China Film Group Corporation

Overview:

When a fellow scientist asks for Jack's help in locating the mausoleum of China's first emperor, the past collides violently with the present as Jack discovers his amazing visions are based in fact.

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