The Founding of an Army 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 133 minutes
- Director
- Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Networks
- JCE Movies, 八一电影制片厂, Media Asia Films
What is The Founding of an Army?
The Founding of an Army is a 2017 Chinese film directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung that features a star-studded cast of Chinese actors. The movie falls into the history, war, and action genres, with a runtime of two hours and thirteen minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 133 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 1, 2017
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Studios
- JCE Movies, 八一电影制片厂, Media Asia Films
- Genres
- History, War, Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 25 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~133 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- JCE Movies, 八一电影制片厂, Media Asia Films
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Overview
The Founding of an Army is a 2017 Chinese film directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung that features a star-studded cast of Chinese actors. The movie falls into the history, war, and action genres, with a runtime of two hours and thirteen minutes. It was commissioned by China's government to commemorate the ninetieth anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army. The film was released in China on July 27, 2017, July 28, 2017, and August 1, 2017, according to various release records. The narrative of the story begins in 1927 at the start of the Nanchang uprising.
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“A gripping exploration of history and war that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Founding of an Army worth watching?
The Founding of an Army holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 25 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging History, War for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Founding of an Army and when was it released?
The Founding of an Army is a feature film with a runtime of 133 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Founding of an Army?
The Founding of an Army was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.
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