The Xi'an Incident(1981)
西安事变
The Xi'an Incident Synopsis
Marshal Zhang Xueliang, Commander of the North Eastern Army, grows progressively disillusioned by Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek's policy to engage the Chinese Communist Party rather than fight the Japanese invaders which are occupying Manchuria. Despite numerous pleas, Chiang does not budge. After discussing with fellow general Yang Hucheng, the two take events into their own hands and place Chiang Kai-shek under arrest on December 12, 1936, forcing Chiang into a coalition with the CCP.
The Xi'an Incident (1981) is a drama and history film directed by Cheng Yin, released on November 17, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 50m. It stars Gu Yue, Guo Weilin, Ange Jin and Fu Lu. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Cheng Yin
- Writers:
- Cheng Yin, Zhong Zheng
- Cinematographer:
- Wangcai Chen
- Production:
- Xi'an Film Studio
- Status:
- Released
The Xi'an Incident Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gu Yue
as Mao Zedong
Guo Weilin
as Zhao Di
- Ange Jin
Ange Jin
as Zhang Xueliang
Fu Lu
as Peng Dehuai
Sun Feihu
as Jiang Jieshi
Wang Tiecheng
as Zhou Enlai
Xiu Zongdi
Zhang Fei
as Li Kenong
Zhi Yitong
as Du Zhongyuan
- Zhu Kexin
Zhu Kexin
as 宋美龄
Key crew
Directed by Cheng Yin, written by Cheng Yin and Zhong Zheng.
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The Xi'an Incident Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Xi'an Incident – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Xi'an Incident?
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The main cast of The Xi'an Incident (1981) includes Gu Yue, Guo Weilin, Ange Jin, Fu Lu and Sun Feihu. The film was directed by Cheng Yin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Xi'an Incident released?
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The Xi'an Incident was released on November 17, 1981 and runs for 2h 50m.
Is The Xi'an Incident worth watching?
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The Xi'an Incident (1981) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 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.