Journey to the West Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 13, 2014

Journey to the West

Release Date: Friday, March 7, 2014

Director: Chi-kin Kwok • Stephen Chow

Starring: Qi Shu • Zhang Wen • Bo Huang • Show Lo • Sun Wukong

N/A Adventure 1 hr, 50 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: This is a world plagued by demons, who cause its human inhabitants unspeakable suffering. Young demon hunter Xuan Zang, fearlessly guided by his belief in “giving himself for the greater cause”, risks his all and conquers a water demon, a pig demon and the demon of all demons, Sun Wukong. He embraces them as his disciples, and melts them with love. Meanwhile, Xuan Zang discovers the true meaning of Greater Love himself. In order to atone for their own sins and save the common people, the four of them embark on a journey to the West that’s full of challenges…

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Journey to the West.

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Qi Shu
... Miss Duan
Z
Zhang Wen
... Xuan Zang

The Sorcerer and the White Snake
B
Bo Huang
... Sun Wukong

Creation of the Gods: Kingdom of Storms
S
Show Lo
... Prince Important

Bleeding Steel
S
Sun Wukong
... Huang Bo

Crew Behind the Film

The Journey to the West behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

Director: Chi-kin Kwok
Stephen Chow
Screenwriters: Chi-kin Kwok
Stephen Chow
Producer: Zhang Jizhong

Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production Details

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Key Facts

Adapted from the ancient Chinese folk tale by Wu Cheng'en. James Cameron will serve as an adviser to the production.

Production Updates for Journey to the West

Dec 2013

Completed

Changed Journey to the West movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Neil Gaiman will write an outline over the next month.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 50 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Xi you xiang mo pian, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
Language: English

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Release Dates

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Journey to the West was released in on Friday, March 7, 2014. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Mr. Peabody & Sherman, 300: Rise of An Empire and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

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Added Sun Wukong as Huang Bo to credits

Added Show Lo as Prince Important to credits

Added Bo Huang as Sun Wukong to credits

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