The Flaming Mountain
Originally released in 1962. The Flaming Mountain is a fantasy/history film. directed by Mok Hong-See. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ting Ying, Choi Mu-ryong, and Kim Hee-kap
Synopsis
Red Kid abducts Monk Tripitaka to turn his flesh into a feast to treat his mother Princess Iron Fan. Monkey King is subdued. Red Kid is taken as a disciple of the Goddess of Mercy. As Monk Tripitaka and his disciples reach the Flaming Mountain, they are unable to pass through it. The monk sends Monkey to borrow the princess's magic fan to disperse the fire. But the Princess still bears a grudge over her son’s destiny, wielding her fan to slap Monkey away. Monkey transforms into a bug, landing in her tea and hitting her stomach. In pain, the Princess answers his request, but she lends him a fake fan. With his request turned down by Ox King, Monkey disguises as Ox to beguile the wife and get the fan. Ox King transforms into Pigsy to snatch back the fan. Taoist God Pagoda arrives to subdue Ox in the company of Red Kid. Ox finally relents and yields the fan, which extinguishes the flames and sees the monk and his disciples safely off to a new phase of their journey.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 25, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
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Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Lan Kwong Film Co.
- Hanyang Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flaming Mountain about?
Red Kid abducts Monk Tripitaka to turn his flesh into a feast to treat his mother Princess Iron Fan. Monkey King is subdued. Red Kid is taken as a disciple of the Goddess of Mercy. As Monk Tripitak...
Who directed The Flaming Mountain?
The Flaming Mountain was directed by Mok Hong-See.
How long is The Flaming Mountain?
The Flaming Mountain has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Flaming Mountain released?
The Flaming Mountain was released on July 25, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flaming Mountain?
The main cast of The Flaming Mountain includes Ting Ying, Choi Mu-ryong, Kim Hee-kap, Yang Hoon, Lam Kau.