''Empire of Silver'' () is a 2009 historical epic film written and directed by Christina Yao, based on the novel ''The Silver Valley'' by Cheng Yi. It focuses on a wealthy banking clan in Pingyao, Shanxi and its fortunes during the turn-of-the-century Chinese economic and political turmoil. The film stars

Aaron Kwok Aaron Kwok Fu-shing (born 26 October 1965) is a Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor. Active since the 1980s, Kwok is known as one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Hong Kong pop music. Dubbed the "God of Dance", Kwok's onstage dancing is influenc ...

and

Jennifer Tilly Jennifer Tilly (born Jennifer Ellen Chan; September 16, 1958) is an American–Canadian actress and poker player. Known for her distinctive voice and comedic timing, she has been nominated for an Academy Award, two MTV Movie Awards and three Sa ...

Cast

as Third Master *

Zhang Tielin Zhang Tielin (born 15 June 1957) is a British actor and film director. He is best known for portraying the Qianlong Emperor in the first two seasons of the Chinese television series ''My Fair Princess''. Early life and education Zhang was born ...

as Lord Kang *

Hao Lei Hao Lei (born 1 November 1978) is a Chinese actress and singer, known for her starring roles in Lou Ye's films ''Summer Palace'' (2006) and '' Mystery'' (2012). Biography In 2003, Hao Lei starred in Liao Yimei's play '' Rhinoceros in Love'' in ...

as Madame Kang *

as Mrs. Landdeck *

Jonathan Kos-Read Jonathan Kos-Read (born 1973), also known as Cao Cao (), is an American film and television actor who has worked mostly in China. While well known in China, his work is little-known in the United States. Kos-Read uses the stage name Cao Cao, whic ...

as Pastor Landdeck * Lei Zhenyu as Manager Dai * Ding Zhicheng as Qiu Taiji * John Paisley as Dr. Wilson *

Chin Shih-chieh Chin Shih-chieh (; born 29 December 1951) is a Taiwanese actor, director and playwright. Chin is known for his work with the , the , and the . By 1980, he was known as a director, leading the performances of ''Ho Chu’s New Match'' for Lanling. H ...

as Manager Liu *

Tien Niu Tien Niu (; born 23 January 1958) is a Taiwanese actresses. Tien's birth name is Chu Kai-li. She won the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress at the 15th Golden Horse Awards in 1978, and was shortlisted for the same prize during the 19th G ...

as Yu Feng * Hou Tongjiang as Chief Manager Sun * Shi Xiaoman as Lao Xia * Shi Dasheng as First Master * Hei Zi as Second Master * Wang Deshun as Chang You * Chang Lan-tian as Eunuch *

Lü Zhong Lü Zhong (born 17 December 1940) is a Chinese actress. Selected filmography Film Television series Theatre References External links * 1940 births Living people Chinese film actresses Chinese television actresses 20th-c ...

as Lu Sao * Li Yixiao as Fourth wife * Du Jiang as Fourth Master * Guo Tao as Bandit chief * Xu Zhengyun as Manager Zhou * Wu Fang as San Xi * Wang Shuang as Third Wife * Mou Ruiying as Second wife * Chi Guodong as Qing official * Dennis Chan as Governor * Chen Jun as Escort A * Xia Le as Escort B * Liu Zhongyuan as Fifth Master (narrator) * Chai Jin * Sing Ning

References

External links

*official websit
http://www.empireofsilver.com
* * * * 2009 films 2000s historical films Taiwanese historical films Hong Kong historical films Hong Kong epic films Chinese historical films Chinese epic films Films set in the Qing dynasty 2000s Mandarin-language films Films based on Chinese novels 2009 directorial debut films 2000s Hong Kong films {{2000s-HongKong-film-stub