'Dragon Blade' trivia and fun facts

The director, Daniel Lee, has directed other chinese films such as 'White Vengeance' or ' Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon'.

Daniel Lee has written and directed the film.

The film has created a 3D version for IMAX screens.

The movie had a budget of 65 million dollars, making it one of the chinese films more expensive.

It is the first film of chinese nationality in which participates the actor John Cusack.

The film has obtained a great commercial success in the country of production, China.

The cast and the crew faced a very tough shoot because of the heat, the weight of the costume and long hours of recording.

American actor Mel Gibson was initially rumored to be taking the role of the roman general Lucius.