What is the movie Dragon Blade about?

An exiled Chinese general (Jackie Chan) offers shelter to a renegade Roman (John Cusack) and his legion, then becomes involved in the soldier’s dispute with Rome’s villainous consul (Adrien Brody).
Dragon Blade/Film synopsis

Does Netflix have Dragon Blade?

Sorry, Dragon Blade is not available on American Netflix.

What language is Dragon Blade?

Mandarin English
Dragon Blade (film)

Dragon Blade
Countries	China Hong Kong
Languages	Mandarin English
Budget	US$65 million
Box office	US$122,606,884

Is Dragon Blade a real story?

“Dragon Blade” is an historical epic set in Han Dynasty China. It is loosely based on the true story of a missing legion of Roman soldiers who ended up along China’s Silk Road in 48 BCE. Adrien Brody and John Cusack play rival English-speaking Roman generals Tiberius and Lucius, respectively.

Who is Publius in Dragon Blade?

Jozef Waite
Dragon Blade (2015) – Jozef Waite as Publius – IMDb.

What year does Dragon Blade take place?

48 BCE
Dragon Blade is set in 48 BCE (mysteriously rounded up to 50 BCE in the US version) during the rule of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty.

When did Dragon Blade come out?

February 18, 2015
Dragon Blade/Initial release

Did the Romans fight the Chinese?

In the year 119 AD during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian, a massive and unprecedented Roman invasion of the Han Chinese territory in Western Asia took place. The war – which came to be known as the Roman-Sino War – was the largest the ancient world had ever seen.

What did Romans think of China?

The short answer is: yes, the Romans knew of the existence of China. They called it Serica, meaning ‘the land of silk’, or Sinae, meaning ‘the land of the Sin (or Qin)’ (after the first dynasty of the Chinese empire, the Qin Dynasty). The Chinese themselves were called Seres.

What really happened to the 9th Legion?

The hispanian legion fought in various provinces of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire. It was stationed in Britain following the Roman invasion in 43 AD. The legion disappears from surviving Roman records after c. AD 120 and there is no extant account of what happened to it.

Did the Romans ever fight the Chinese?

Who is the actor in the movie Dragon Blade?

Dragon Blade (film) Jump to navigation Jump to search. Dragon Blade is a 2015 Chinese-Hong Konger historical action film written and directed by Daniel Lee and starring Jackie Chan. In the film, Chan plays Huo An, the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty.

What was the budget for the movie Dragon Blade?

The film was shot with a budget of US$65 million. The film was financed by Sparkle Roll Media Corporation, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, Shanghai Film Group, Home Media & Entertainment Fund, Tencent Video and the Beijing Cultural Assets Chinese Film and Television Fund.

Who is the Roman leader in Dragon Blade?

When corrupt Roman leader Tiberius arrives with a giant army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An teams up his army with an elite Legion of defected Roman soldiers led by General Lucius to protect his country and his new friends. Get the scoop on all the superhero movies and series coming in 2021 and beyond.

Who is the producer of Jackie Chan’s Dragon Blade?

“Jackie Chan’s ‘Dragon Blade’ Cuts Deal With New Fund”. The film’s budget is claimed to be a record for a Chinese-financed movie. The film is backed by Sparkle Roll Cultural Media, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, Shanghai Film Group and new film investment group Beijing Cultural Assets Chinese Film & Television Fund.

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