Sanmao Joins the Army 1992
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Zhang Jianya
- Network
- Shanghai Film Studio
What is Sanmao Joins the Army?
Sanmao Joins the Army is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 1992
- Studios
- Shanghai Film Studio
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Shanghai Film Studio
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Sanmao Joins the Army is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, War. Produced and broadcast by Shanghai Film Studio. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An orphan enlists to fight in Shanghai's fierce 1937 battle.”
- Combines drama, comedy, and war elements
- Set against the historic 1937 Sino-Japanese conflict
- The tonal blend of humor and war may not please every viewer
Watch it if you enjoy period pieces that mix humor with wartime drama.
The film mixes comedic moments with serious war scenes, making it more appropriate for mature audiences.
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When does the story take place?
The narrative is set in 1937, during the early months of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
What historical incident sparks the conflict in the film?
The Marco Polo Bridge Incident, which marked the outbreak of the war.
Who is the protagonist?
San Mao, a wandering orphan who joins the army.
What major battle does the film focus on?
The Battle of Shanghai.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑four minutes.
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