The Silk Road
The Silk Road (1988) is a history drama, directed by Junya Satō. It stars Toshiyuki Nishida and Koichi Sato. The 143-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What The Silk Road Is About
In 1026, students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao of Xi Xia, who wants to control the length of the Silk Road. One student is Zhao Xingde, who becomes the favorite of his commander, Zhu Wangli. While sacking a fortress, Xingde discovers Tsurpia, princess of the Uighur. He hides her; they fall in love. When he's sent away to study Xixian, he leaves Tsurpia in Zhu's care, but returns to find her engaged to Li. Tragedy follows, and he and Zhu enter a pact to take revenge when Li arrives at Dun-Huang, the region's seat of learning and culture. Against overwhelming odds, they find a surprising way to leave a monument to their life and love.
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What is The Silk Road about?
In 1026, students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao of Xi Xia, who wants to control the length of the Silk Road. One student is Zhao Xingde, who becomes the favorite of his commander, Zhu Wangli.
Where can I watch The Silk Road?
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How long is The Silk Road?
The Silk Road runs for 143 minutes (2h 23m).
When did The Silk Road come out?
The Silk Road was released in 1988.
Who directed The Silk Road?
The Silk Road was directed by Junya Satō.
Who stars in The Silk Road?
The Silk Road stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Sato, Anna Nakagawa, Tsunehiko Watase.
What is The Silk Road's rating?
The Silk Road holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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