Past Run
Detective Dee and the Mystery Phantom Flame
A bizarre murder mystery brings together the most powerful woman in China, the soon-to-be-Empress Wu Zetian, and a formerly exiled detective, Dee Renjie, at the infamous Imperial Palace. Hoping that he will solve the crime before her coronation, Wu appoints Dee Chief Judge of the Empire and implores him to combine his indisputable wisdom with his unparalleled martial arts skills to save the future of her dynasty. Director Tsui Hark (Seven Swords) teams with stunt director Sammo Hung in this heart-pounding, epic thriller inspired by the incredible true story of one of the Tang Dynasty's most celebrated officials.

“Chang Chia-lu's intricate script bristles with wit and suspense; the film from start to finish is a terrific entertainment.”
— Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 1 engagement
- PasadenaPlayhouse 7Fri, Sep 16 – Thu, Oct 13, 2011 · 4 weeks
