Devils on the Doorstep(2001)
“Comedy to carnage, in one remote village.”
Overview
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
Director
Jiang Wen
Studio
Huayi Brothers Advertising
Revenue
$20K
Cast
Jiang Wen
as Ma Dasan
Jiang Hongbo
as Yu'er
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Kosaburo Hanaya
David Wu
as Major Gao
Yuan Ding
as Dong Hanchen
Cong Zhijun
as Grandfather
Li Congxi
as Liu Wang
Li Haibin
as Me
Kenya Sawada
as Inokichi Sakatsuka
Chen Shu
as Qiye
Cai Weidong
as Er Bozi
Chen Lianmei
as Aunt
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
French
Rating
8.2 / 10
Box Office
$20K
Production Companies
Huayi Brothers Advertising • Asian Union Film & Entertainment • Beijing Zhongbo-Times Film Planning
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Devils on the Doorstep?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Devils on the Doorstep (2001).
What is Devils on the Doorstep about?▼
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
Who directed Devils on the Doorstep?▼
Devils on the Doorstep was directed by Jiang Wen and released in 2001. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Devils on the Doorstep?▼
Devils on the Doorstep has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
Who stars in Devils on the Doorstep?▼
The cast of Devils on the Doorstep includes Jiang Wen as Ma Dasan, Jiang Hongbo as Yu'er, Teruyuki Kagawa as Kosaburo Hanaya, David Wu as Major Gao, Yuan Ding as Dong Hanchen and more.
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