City of Life and Death(2009)
Overview
In 1937, during the height of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army has just captured Nanjing, then-capital of the Republic of China. What followed was known as the Nanking Massacre, or the Rape of Nanking, a six week period wherein tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians were killed.
Director
Lu Chuan
Studio
Media Asia Films
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Liu Ye
as Lu Jianxiong
Gao Yuanyuan
as Miss Jiang
Hideo Nakaizumi
as Kadokawa
John Paisley
as John Rabe
Beverly Peckous
as Minnie Vautrin
Fan Wei
as Mr. Tang
Qin Lan
as Mrs. Tang
Ryu Kohata
as Officer Osamu Ida
Jiang Yiyan
as 'Xiao Jiang' Jiang Xiangjun
Yao Di
as 'May' Zhou Xiaomei
Yisui Zhao
as Shunzi
Sam Voutas
as Durdin
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
German
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Media Asia Films • Stellar Megamedia • Jiangsu Broadcasting
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City of Life and Death?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for City of Life and Death (2009).
What is City of Life and Death about?▼
In 1937, during the height of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army has just captured Nanjing, then-capital of the Republic of China. What followed was known as the Nanking Massacre, or the Rape of Nanking, a six week period wherein tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians were killed.
Who directed City of Life and Death?▼
City of Life and Death was directed by Lu Chuan and released in 2009. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is City of Life and Death?▼
City of Life and Death has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in City of Life and Death?▼
The cast of City of Life and Death includes Liu Ye as Lu Jianxiong, Gao Yuanyuan as Miss Jiang, Hideo Nakaizumi as Kadokawa, John Paisley as John Rabe, Beverly Peckous as Minnie Vautrin and more.
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