The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Year:

2008

Duration:

112 min

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Thriller

IMDB rate:

5.2

Director:

Rob Cohen

Awards:

2 wins & 6 nominations

Details

Country: USA

Release Date: 2008-08-01

Filming Locations: Beijing, China

Earnings

Budget: $145,000,000

Opening Weekend: $40,457,770 (USA) (3 August 2008)

Gross: $102,491,776 (USA) (25 September 2008)

Cast

Actor

Character

Brendan Fraser

Rick O'Connell

Jet Li

Emperor

Maria Bello

Evelyn O'Connell

John Hannah

Jonathan Carnahan

Michelle Yeoh

Zi Yuan

Luke Ford

Alex O'Connell

Isabella Leong

Lin

Anthony Chau-Sang Wong

General Yang

Russell Wong

Ming Guo

Liam Cunningham

Maguire

David Calder

Roger Wilson

Jessey Meng

Choi

Tian Liang

Li Zhou

Albert Kwan

Chu Wah

Jacky Wu

Assassin (as Wu Jing)

Binghua Wei

Assassin

Jing Guo

Assassin

Alison Louder

Woman in Bookstore

Marcia Nasatir

Russian Princess

Emerald Starr

Man in Bar

Helen Feng

Nightclub Singer

Stella Maryna Troshyna

Brunette at Imhotep's

James Bradford

Butler Jameson

Daniel Richard Giverin

Benjamin Fry (as Daniel Giverin)

Ken Tran

Yang's Soldier (as Ken C. Tran)

Allan Yuk-lun Chou

Yang's Soldier (as Allan Chou)

Fernando Chien

Yang's Soldier (as Fernando Fu-Nan Chien)

Mac Jeffrey Ong

Yang's Soldier (as Jeffrey Ong)

Chris Mark

Yang's Soldier

James Mark

Yang's Soldier

Mike Ching

Yang's Soldier

Darryl Quon

Yang's Soldier

Alex Chiang

Yang's Soldier

Paul Wu

Yang's Soldier

Larry Lam

Yang's Soldier

Brian Ho

Yang's Soldier

Vi-Hung Luv

Yang's Soldier

Phong Doan Huy

Yang's Soldier

Kyle Burnett Cashulin

Mad Dog's Pal

Charles Esposito

Mad Dog's Pal

Michael Scherer

Yeti

Scott Taylor

Yeti

Kham Tri Vixaysy

Chinese Digger

Don Lew

Chinese Digger

Regis Attiow

Mystic

Tony Wai

Mystic

Yungstun Wu

Mystic

Xiang Guangxu

Mystic

Cong-Quyen Lam

Mystic

Freda Foh Shen

Narrator (voice)

Vic Armstrong

Dancer in Nightclub (uncredited)

Did you know?

Trivia

The box of explosives read "Voeten Dynamite". This is a nod to First Assistant Director P.J. Voeten.

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The crossbow traps in the tomb scene are based in reality. According to Chinese archaeologists, the excavation of the Terracotta Army is progressing so slowly partly because the site is filled with similar traps.

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After the emperor has been awakened, the heroes ride in a cart containing fireworks. The box has "Tse Kar Wai" written on it. This is an alternate name for Doris Tse, a co-producer on the film.

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Goofs

Before the Himalayan fight scene, when Rick and Alex are comparing weapons, Rick pulls out a Colt 1873 Single Action Army. He refers to this gun as "The Peacekeeper." The correct term is "The Peacemaker."

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When the Emperor is first turned to stone, both arms are raised up and he is slightly hunched down. When he is unearthed, he is encased in a different Terra Cota warrior who is standing straight, one hand straight out, grasping the chariot's reins. However, when he breaks out, his hands are shown straight up and it is clear he is trapped inside another statue in his original position.

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Evelyn Carnehan-O'Connell is supposed to be as British as John Bull, but in many scenes her voice sounds like an American actress attempting, with some difficulty, to affect a British accent.

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Quotes

Jonathan Carnahan: You three-headed shape-shifting son-of-a-bitch.

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Evelyn O'Connell: Whatever secrets she's hiding, I just don't want to see you get hurt.

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Rick O'Connell: ARROW PIERCES HIS BLUE T-SHIRT SLEEVE AND WEDGES INTO A ROCK. Hey, that was my favorite blue shirt.

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Faq

Q

Is 'Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' based on a book?

A

No. Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is the third movie in The Mummy series, preceded by The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001). The screenplay was co-written by American screenwriter Alfred Gough and British screenwriter Miles Millar. A novelization, also titled The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, written by American writer Max Allan Collins (who also novelized the first two movies), was released concurrently with the movie.

Q

How come Rachel Weisz didn't return as Evelyn?

A

The U.K.-based ES Magazine had an interview with Rachel Weisz in the Nov. 16 issue. Her decision not to reprise Evelyn's role seems to be a part of being a mother and not being able to fit it into her schedule. She's quoted saying "I would have had to go to China for three months and I just can't travel like that any more." However, according to sources close to the production of Mummy 3 (as reported by Eonline, Cinemablend and iesb.net) Rachel did not like the bad script and chose not to do the film.

Q

Why is Freddie Boath not returning as Alex?

A

Freddie Boath has been replaced by 26-year-old Australian actor Luke Ford. Ford will carry the torch for the franchise, if future films are made, as Brendan Fraser has now completed his three picture deal.

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