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Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon 2013

Status
Released
Runtime
134 minutes
Director
Tsui Hark
Networks
Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Co-Production
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★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 305 votes NR ActionCrimeFantasyAdventure Released
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What is Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon?

Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is a 2013 feature film classified under the genres of action, adventure, fantasy, mystery, and crime. Set in China, the movie was released in September 2013.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
134 minutes
Release date
Sep 27, 2013
Original language
ZH
Origin
China, Hong Kong
Studios
Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Co-Production
Revenue
$98,774,891
Genres
Action, Crime, Fantasy, Adventure
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 305 votes
Episode runtime
~134 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Co-Production
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Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is a 2013 feature film classified under the genres of action, adventure, fantasy, mystery, and crime. Set in China, the movie was released in September 2013. The story follows young Dee Renjie as he arrives in the empire capital to join the Supreme Court as a police judge from his region, with the ultimate goal of becoming a prosecutor. At the same time, Empress Wu, who is at the beginning of her reign, has commissioned the fierce detective Yuchi to investigate a sea monster that stalks the city at night and makes it unsafe. The film features a cast that includes Carina Lau, Sheng Chien, Mark Chao, and Angelababy, and it was directed by Hark Tsui. The runtime of the movie is two hours and fourteen minutes, and it is also known by its Chinese title.

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Should you watch it?

“Young Dee Renjie joins the Supreme Court as a sea monster begins stalking the empire's capital.”

Reasons to watch
  • Directed by legendary action director Tsui Hark
  • Serves as a prequel to Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
  • Features a captivating tale of Dee Renjie's beginnings
Keep in mind
  • The lead role features a change in actors from the previous film

Watch it if you enjoy action-adventure fantasy mysteries set in an imperial capital.

The film is an action, crime, fantasy, and adventure production with a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.

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Is this film part of a series?

Yes, it is a prequel to the 2010 film Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame.

How long is the movie?

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Who plays the lead role of Dee Renjie?

The role is played by Taiwanese-Canadian actor Mark Chao.

What genres does the film fall into?

The film is categorized as action, crime, fantasy, and adventure.

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