Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (龍門飛甲) (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $170,276 | Details |
| International Box Office | $84,960,442 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $85,130,718 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
The tale continues at the infamous Dragon Inn three years after it was left in ruins. A new gang has taken control of the inn as they secretly search for the entrance to the lost city of gold that legend says is hidden within. Threatening to expose their search is the arrival of a beautiful fugitive from the palace accompanied by the swordsman who would die to protect her, and a group of assassins who will stop at nothing to find her.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $95,452 (56.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 15 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $255,836 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 31st, 2012 (IMAX) by Indomina Releasing, released as Flying Swords of Dragon Gate 3D (International name) |
| Video Release: | October 2nd, 2012 by Indomina Releasing, released as Flying Swords of Dragon Gate |
| MPA Rating: | R for some violence. (Rating bulletin 2229, 6/27/2012) |
| Running Time: | 122 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Remake |
| Film format: | 3-D, IMAX: DMR |
| Plot point: | Hitmen, Martial Arts, Political |
| Social setting: | Wuxia |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bona Film Group, China Film Company, SMG Pictures, Shine Show Interactive Media Company, Bona Entertainment Company, Film Workshop Company |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | 45 | $95,452 | 15 | $6,363 | $95,452 | 1 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 73 | $13,464 | -86% | 3 | $4,488 | $170,276 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | 44 | $156,812 | 15 | $10,454 | $156,812 | 1 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 76 | $13,464 | -91% | 3 | $4,488 | $170,276 | 2 |
Leading
| Jet Li | Zhou Huai'an |
Supporting
| Zhou Xun | Ling Yanqui | |
| Chen Kun | Yu Huatian |
Leading
| Gwei Lun-Mei | Zhang Xiao Wen |
Supporting
| Li Yuchun | Gu Shaotang |
Leading
| Mavis Fan | Jin Xiangyu |
Supporting
| Louis Fan Siu Wong | Ma Jinliang | |
| Gordon Liu | Wan Yulou |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tsui Hark | Director | |
| Tsui Hark | Screenwriter | |
| Nansun Shi | Producer | |
| Yu Dong | Producer | |
| Tsui Hark | Producer | |
| Yu Dong | Executive Producer | |
| Han Sanping | Executive Producer | |
| Li Ruigang | Executive Producer | |
| Chen Danian | Executive Producer | |
| Jeffrey Chan | Executive Producer | |
| Han Xiaoli | Co-Producer | |
| Shi Dong-min | Co-Producer | |
| Yang Wenhong | Co-Producer | |
| James Zhao | Co-Producer | |
| Zhu Guofan | Co-Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
The tale continues at the infamous Dragon Inn three years after it was left in ruins. A new gang has taken control of the inn as they secretly search for the entrance to the lost city of gold that legend says is hidden within. Threatening to expose their search is the arrival of a beautiful fugitive from the palace accompanied by the swordsman who would die to protect her, and a group of assassins who will stop at nothing to find her.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $95,452 (56.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 15 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $255,836 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 31st, 2012 (IMAX) by Indomina Releasing, released as Flying Swords of Dragon Gate 3D (International name) |
| Video Release: | October 2nd, 2012 by Indomina Releasing, released as Flying Swords of Dragon Gate |
| MPA Rating: | R for some violence. (Rating bulletin 2229, 6/27/2012) |
| Running Time: | 122 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Remake |
| Film format: | 3-D, IMAX: DMR |
| Plot point: | Hitmen, Martial Arts, Political |
| Social setting: | Wuxia |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bona Film Group, China Film Company, SMG Pictures, Shine Show Interactive Media Company, Bona Entertainment Company, Film Workshop Company |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | 45 | $95,452 | 15 | $6,363 | $95,452 | 1 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 73 | $13,464 | -86% | 3 | $4,488 | $170,276 | 2 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2012 | 44 | $156,812 | 15 | $10,454 | $156,812 | 1 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 76 | $13,464 | -91% | 3 | $4,488 | $170,276 | 2 |
Leading
| Jet Li | Zhou Huai'an |
Supporting
| Zhou Xun | Ling Yanqui | |
| Chen Kun | Yu Huatian |
Leading
| Gwei Lun-Mei | Zhang Xiao Wen |
Supporting
| Li Yuchun | Gu Shaotang |
Leading
| Mavis Fan | Jin Xiangyu |
Supporting
| Louis Fan Siu Wong | Ma Jinliang | |
| Gordon Liu | Wan Yulou |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tsui Hark | Director | |
| Tsui Hark | Screenwriter | |
| Nansun Shi | Producer | |
| Yu Dong | Producer | |
| Tsui Hark | Producer | |
| Yu Dong | Executive Producer | |
| Han Sanping | Executive Producer | |
| Li Ruigang | Executive Producer | |
| Chen Danian | Executive Producer | |
| Jeffrey Chan | Executive Producer | |
| Han Xiaoli | Co-Producer | |
| Shi Dong-min | Co-Producer | |
| Yang Wenhong | Co-Producer | |
| James Zhao | Co-Producer | |
| Zhu Guofan | Co-Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.