The Dead End(2015)
烈日灼心
The Dead End Synopsis
A "Chinese noir full of sublimated homoeroticism" . The story of three brothers raising a little girl they found as a baby. These sworn brothers are not related by blood, but by a long-standing acquaintance and a serious crime they committed seven years ago. The movie features a homosexual love scene that was handled in a relatively straightforward manner.
The Dead End (2015) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Cao Baoping, released on August 27, 2015 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Deng Chao, Duan Yihong, Guo Tao and Wang Luodan. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Cao Baoping
- Writers:
- Cao Baoping, Jiao Huajing
- Cinematographer:
- Luo Pan
- Composer:
- Bai Shui
- Revenue:
- $47,600,000
- Status:
- Released
The Dead End Cast & Crew
Main cast
Deng Chao
as Xin Xiaofeng
Duan Yihong
as Yi Guchun
Guo Tao
as Yang Zidao
Wang Luodan
as Yi Guxia
Jackie Lui Chung-Yin
as David
- Li Xiaochuan
Li Xiaochuan
Du Zhiguo
- Xu Xihan
Xu Xihan
as Tail
Yan Bei
Wang Yanhui
Bai Liuxi
Gao Hu
as Chen Bijue
Key crew
Directed by Cao Baoping, written by Cao Baoping and Jiao Huajing.
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The Dead End Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 89 ratings.
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The Dead End – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dead End online?
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Who stars in The Dead End?
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The main cast of The Dead End (2015) includes Deng Chao, Duan Yihong, Guo Tao, Wang Luodan and Jackie Lui Chung-Yin. The film was directed by Cao Baoping. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dead End released?
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The Dead End was released on August 27, 2015 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The Dead End worth watching?
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The Dead End (2015) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.