The Wasted Times(2016)
罗曼蒂克消亡史
The Wasted Times Synopsis
Shanghai gangsters grapple with lust and loyalty on the eve of war with Japan as they try to navigate an alliance with the enemy's army.
The Wasted Times (2016) is a drama, mystery and crime film directed by Cheng Er, released on December 16, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Ge You, Zhang Ziyi, Tadanobu Asano and Du Chun. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Cheng Er
- Writers:
- Cheng Er
- Producers:
- Hu Xiaofeng
- Cinematographer:
- Du Jie
- Composer:
- Shigeru Umebayashi
- Production:
- Huayi Brothers Pictures, Emperor Motion Pictures
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $18,345,372
- Status:
- Released
The Wasted Times (2016) Trailer
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The Wasted Times Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ge You
as Mr. Lu
Zhang Ziyi
as Xiao Liu
Tadanobu Asano
as Watabe
Du Chun
as Killer
Gillian Chung
as Xiao Wu
Zhao Baogang
as Northern Guest
Ni Dahong
as Mr. Wang
Yuan Quan
as Miss Wu
Yan Ni
as Mama Wang
Han Geng
as Mr. Zhao
Huo Siyan
as Prostitute
Du Jiang
as Young Chicken
Key crew
Directed by Cheng Er, written by Cheng Er, produced by Hu Xiaofeng.
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The Wasted Times Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Wasted Times – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wasted Times online?
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The Wasted Times (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wasted Times?
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The main cast of The Wasted Times (2016) includes Ge You, Zhang Ziyi, Tadanobu Asano, Du Chun and Gillian Chung. The film was directed by Cheng Er. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wasted Times released?
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The Wasted Times was released on December 16, 2016 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Wasted Times worth watching?
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The Wasted Times (2016) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wasted Times?
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Yes. The official The Wasted Times trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.