The Lost Empire

Reluctant hero, beautiful goddess, three days to save the world.

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Release Date

3/11/2001

Runtime

2 eps, 240 mins

Genres

Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

American journalist Nick Orton is caught up in the world of Chinese gods and monsters while on a search for the long lost manuscript to 'Hsi Yu Chi' (The Journey to the West) by Wu Ch'eng En. He is accompanied on his journey by a humanoid ape with incredible strength and magical powers, a humanoid pig-man, and his brother-in-arms, an ex-cannibal. Based on one of the greatest stories in Chinese history.

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

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A pulpy adventure romp through fantastical landscapes and mythological chaos, where an unlikely ensemble of misfits stumbles through increasingly absurd obstacles in a race against time. It's gonzo action storytelling that prioritizes spectacle and character rapport over coherence.