City of Life and Death
Originally released in 2009. City of Life and Death is a drama/history film. directed by Lu Chuan. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan, and Hideo Nakaizumi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (233 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.7M
0.9x return
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,652,498
Production Companies
- China Film Group Corporation
- Media Asia Films
- Stellar Megamedia
- Jiangsu Broadcasting
- Chuan Production Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Massa...
Who directed City of Life and Death?
City of Life and Death was directed by Lu Chuan.
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).
When was City of Life and Death released?
City of Life and Death was released on April 22, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in City of Life and Death?
The main cast of City of Life and Death includes Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan, Hideo Nakaizumi, John Paisley, Beverly Peckous.
Is City of Life and Death worth watching?
City of Life and Death has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 233 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.