---
title: "Dong Cunrui"
year: 1955
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dong-cunrui-1955"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 187349
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dong Cunrui (1955) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dong-cunrui-1955

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dong Cunrui is a film first released in 1955. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Changchun Film Studio. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A selfless soldier sacrifices himself to rescue his unit, becoming a revolutionary icon."

### Why Watch
- Shows a powerful example of martyrdom
- Offers insight into 1950s Chinese revolutionary cinema

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy ideological messaging may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s solemn tone and overt political messaging make it more suited for mature audiences interested in historical propaganda.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: heroic, propagandistic, solemn, patriotic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/dong-cunrui-1955#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Guo Wei
- **Networks / Studios**: Changchun Film Studio

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Zhang Liang** as *董存瑞*
- **Ying Zhang** as *Company commander Zhao*
- **Qitian Yang** as *Zhenbiao Zhi*
- **Diao Zhou** as *Ping Wang*
- **Qian Zhang** as *Jie Dong*
- **Hui Zhang** as *Director Sun*
- **Ren Yi** as *Ping Wang*
- **Wang Yinshen** as *Yuhe Niu*
- **Feng Wang** as *Haishan Wang*
- **Han Juqing** as *Daguang Sun*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It tells the story of a martyr who gives his life to save his comrades, honoring Dong Cunrui and the communist revolution.

### Q: When was it released?
It was released on January 30, 1955 in China.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What genre does it belong to?
It is classified as a drama and war film.

### Q: Is the film suitable for all viewers?
Its solemn, propagandistic tone may be more appropriate for mature audiences interested in historical or political themes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dong Cunrui — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/187349)
- [Dong Cunrui (1955): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/701920-dong-cunrui/tvurci)
- [Dong Cunrui (1955) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/dong-cunrui)

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