Yellow Earth(1984)
黄土地
After tradition… comes revolution.
Yellow Earth Synopsis
A communist soldier is sent to a remote region of China in order to collect folk songs. Staying with a peasant family (a widower with two small children), he discovers a community whose way of life is completely alien to him, but he gradually wins their trust.
Yellow Earth (1984) is a drama, music and history film directed by Chen Kaige, released on August 19, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Xue Bai, Wang Xueqi, Tuo Tan and Quiang Liu. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Chen Kaige
- Writers:
- Lan Ke, Ziliang Zhang, Chen Kaige
- Cinematographer:
- Zhang Yimou
- Composer:
- Zhao Jiping
- Production:
- 广西电影制片厂
- Status:
- Released
Yellow Earth (1984) Trailer
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Yellow Earth Cast & Crew
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Directed by Chen Kaige, written by Lan Ke, Ziliang Zhang and Chen Kaige.
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Yellow Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 61 ratings.
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Yellow Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Yellow Earth?
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The main cast of Yellow Earth (1984) includes Xue Bai, Wang Xueqi, Tuo Tan and Quiang Liu. The film was directed by Chen Kaige. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yellow Earth released?
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Yellow Earth was released on August 19, 1984 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Yellow Earth worth watching?
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Yellow Earth (1984) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Yellow Earth?
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