The Flowers of War(2011)
“Fighting for freedom.”
Overview
A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.
Director
Zhang Yimou
Studio
New Picture Company
Budget
$94M
Revenue
$95M
Cast
Christian Bale
as John Miller
Ni Ni
as Yu Mo
Zhang Xinyi
as Shu
Huang Tianyuan
as George Chen
Han Xiting
as Yi
Zhang Doudou
as Ling
Tong Dawei
as Major Li
Cao Kefan
as Mr. Meng
Atsuro Watabe
as Colonel Hasegawa
Yuan Yangchunzi
as Mosquito
Sun Jia
as Hua
Li Yuemin
as Dou
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
2h 26m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$94M
Box Office
$95M
Production Companies
New Picture Company • Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd. • EDKO Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Flowers of War?▼
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What is The Flowers of War about?▼
A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.
Who directed The Flowers of War?▼
The Flowers of War was directed by Zhang Yimou and released in 2011. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is The Flowers of War?▼
The Flowers of War has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
Who stars in The Flowers of War?▼
The cast of The Flowers of War includes Christian Bale as John Miller, Ni Ni as Yu Mo, Zhang Xinyi as Shu, Huang Tianyuan as George Chen, Han Xiting as Yi and more.
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