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Codename Cougar

November 29, 1989 1h 16m 5.1/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Codename Cougar is a drama/thriller film. directed by Zhang Yimou. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ge You, Gong Li, and Liu Xiaoning

Synopsis

A commercial airliner on a routine flight between Taipei and Seoul is hijacked and taken to mainland China by the Taiwan Revolutionary Army Front. Chinese authorities cannot seize the plane because of the presence of an important business figure on board, but agree to cooperate with Taiwanese authorities to defuse the tense situation.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 29, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 16m 76 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (11 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Xi'an Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Codename Cougar about?

A commercial airliner on a routine flight between Taipei and Seoul is hijacked and taken to mainland China by the Taiwan Revolutionary Army Front. Chinese authorities cannot seize the plane because...

Who directed Codename Cougar?

Codename Cougar was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Codename Cougar?

Codename Cougar has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).

When was Codename Cougar released?

Codename Cougar was released on November 29, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Codename Cougar?

The main cast of Codename Cougar includes Ge You, Gong Li, Liu Xiaoning, Yu Rongguang, Wang Xueqi.