The East Is Red(1965)
东方红
The East Is Red Synopsis
Pre-Cultural Revolution propaganda at its most lavish, this model opera depicts the history and evolution of the Communist Party of China under Mao Zedong from its founding in July 1921 to the establishment of "New China" in 1949. Detailed in the musical are several key events in CPC history such as the Northern Expedition, the KMT-led Shanghai massacre of 1927, the Nanchang Uprising and formation of the People's Liberation Army, the Long March and the founding of the PRC on October 1, 1949.
The East Is Red (1965) is a music and drama film directed by Wang Ping, released on January 30, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Wang Kun, Tseten Dolma, Hu Song Hua and Guo Lanying. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Wang Ping
- Cinematographer:
- Zhang Zhaobin
- Production:
- 八一电影制片厂, Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio 中央新闻纪录电影制片厂 (CNDF)
- Status:
- Released
The East Is Red Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Wang Ping.
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The East Is Red Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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Who stars in The East Is Red?
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The main cast of The East Is Red (1965) includes Wang Kun, Tseten Dolma, Hu Song Hua and Guo Lanying. The film was directed by Wang Ping. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The East Is Red released?
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The East Is Red was released on January 30, 1965 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The East Is Red worth watching?
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The East Is Red (1965) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.