Storm Over the Yangtse River(1969)
揚子江風雲
Storm Over the Yangtse River Synopsis
Storm over the Yangtze River tells the true story of undercover intelligence agent "Yangtze Number One" and his colleagues in Jianli County of Hubei Province, who risk their lives to carry out the "Dead Bridge Plan" to secure the "Yangtze 180 Blockade". Li Lihua gives an iconic performance as a strong and charming agent of an intelligence unit, engaging in a risky mission to save her unit chief-cum-lover, who is regarded as a traitor but actually is a double-dealing agent against the Japanese occupation. The film garnered four awards at the 1969 Golden Horse Awards, including Best Leading Actor and Best Leading Actress.
Storm Over the Yangtse River (1969) is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Hsia Tsu-hui, released on July 18, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Li Li-Hua, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Ou Wei and Peter Yang Kwan. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Hsia Tsu-hui
- Writers:
- Tsou Lang, Chang Yung-hsiang
- Producers:
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Composer:
- Ichirō Saitō
- Production:
- China Motion Picture Studio
- Status:
- Released
Storm Over the Yangtse River (1969) Trailer
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Storm Over the Yangtse River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Li Li-Hua
as Zhuo Jian Chen
Ko Chun-Hsiung
as Li Tiesheng
Ou Wei
as Captain Miyamoto
Peter Yang Kwan
as Wang Dan
Tsui Fu-Sheng
as Zhang Cheng
Sun Yueh
as Huang Lin
- Li Ying
Li Ying
Chang Mei-Yao
Ko Hsiang-Ting
- Hua Chen-Chen
Hua Chen-Chen
as Tang Yi
Wen Yi-Min
John Ting
Key crew
Directed by Hsia Tsu-hui, written by Tsou Lang and Chang Yung-hsiang, produced by Li Han-Hsiang.
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Storm Over the Yangtse River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Storm Over the Yangtse River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Storm Over the Yangtse River online?
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Storm Over the Yangtse River (1969) is available to stream on Catchplay, and to rent or buy from Catchplay. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Storm Over the Yangtse River?
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The main cast of Storm Over the Yangtse River (1969) includes Li Li-Hua, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Ou Wei, Peter Yang Kwan and Tsui Fu-Sheng. The film was directed by Hsia Tsu-hui. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Storm Over the Yangtse River released?
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Storm Over the Yangtse River was released on July 18, 1969 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Storm Over the Yangtse River worth watching?
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Storm Over the Yangtse River (1969) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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