For the Sake of the Republic(2003)
For the Sake of the Republic Synopsis
Towards the Republic, also known as For the Sake of the Republic and Zou Xiang Gong He, is a Chinese historical television series first broadcast on CCTV in China from April to May 2003. The series is based on events that occurred in China between the late 19th century and early 20th century that led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China. Owing to its portrayal of historical issues deemed politically sensitive by the Chinese government, the series has been subject to censorship in mainland China.
For the Sake of the Republic (2003) is a drama and war & politics series that premiered on April 12, 2003, spanning 1 season and 68 episodes. It stars Lü Zhong, Wang Bing, Sun Chun and Ma Shaohua. Viewers rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2003-04-12
- Last aired:
- 2003-04-12
For the Sake of the Republic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lü Zhong
as 慈禧太后 Empress Cixi
Wang Bing
as 李鸿章 Li Hongzhang
Sun Chun
as 袁世凯 Yuan Shikai
Ma Shaohua
as 孙文 Sun Yat-sen
Li Guangjie
as 光绪皇帝 Guangxu Emperor
Liao Bingyan
as 张之洞 Zhang Zhidong
Xu Min
as 奕劻 Yikuang
Ge Zhijun
as 荣禄 Ronglu
Sun Ning
as 康有为 Kang Youwei
Zhang Hongrui
as 梁启超 Liang Qichao
Zheng Yu
as 徐世昌 Xu Shichang
Tian Xiaojie
as 辜鸿铭 Gu Hongming
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For the Sake of the Republic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.3/10 from 19 ratings.
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For the Sake of the Republic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream For the Sake of the Republic?
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For the Sake of the Republic (2003) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of For the Sake of the Republic are there?
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For the Sake of the Republic has 1 season and 68 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 12, 2003.
Is For the Sake of the Republic still running?
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No. For the Sake of the Republic is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 12, 2003.
Who is in the cast of For the Sake of the Republic?
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For the Sake of the Republic (2003) stars Lü Zhong, Wang Bing, Sun Chun, Ma Shaohua and Li Guangjie. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is For the Sake of the Republic any good?
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For the Sake of the Republic (2003) is rated 9.3 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.