The Founding of a Republic(2009)
建国大业
When an empire falls a nation is born.
The Founding of a Republic Synopsis
The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
The Founding of a Republic (2009) is a drama and history film directed by Huang Jianxin, released on September 17, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Tang Guoqiang, Liu Jin, Wang Wufu and Liu Sha. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Huang Jianxin
- Writers:
- Wang Xing-Dong, Chen Bao-Guang
- Cinematographer:
- Zhao Xiaoshi
- Production:
- Shanghai Film Group, DMG Entertainment, China Movie Channel, Media Asia Films, China Film Group Corporation
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $62,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Founding of a Republic (2009) Trailer
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The Founding of a Republic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tang Guoqiang
as Mao Zedong
Liu Jin
as Zhou Enlai
Wang Wufu
as Zhu De
Liu Sha
as Liu Shaoqi
Zhang Guoli
as Chiang Kai-shek
Andy Lau
as Yu Jishi
Donnie Yen
as Tian Han
Xu Qing
as Soong Ching-ling
Jackie Chan
as Reporter
Chen Kun
as Chiang Ching-kuo
Wang Jian
as Ren Bishi
Jin Xin
as Li Jishen
Key crew
Directed by Huang Jianxin, written by Wang Xing-Dong and Chen Bao-Guang.
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The Founding of a Republic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 69 ratings.
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The Founding of a Republic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Founding of a Republic online?
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The Founding of a Republic (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from BFI Player. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Founding of a Republic?
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The main cast of The Founding of a Republic (2009) includes Tang Guoqiang, Liu Jin, Wang Wufu, Liu Sha and Zhang Guoli. The film was directed by Huang Jianxin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Founding of a Republic released?
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The Founding of a Republic was released on September 17, 2009 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is The Founding of a Republic worth watching?
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The Founding of a Republic (2009) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Founding of a Republic?
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Yes. The official The Founding of a Republic trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.