Dead to Rights
"This will never be forgotten by the Chinese people"
Released just last year. Dead to Rights is a drama/war film. directed by Shen Ao. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Liu Haoran, Eric Wang, and Gao Ye
Synopsis
In the Nanjing Massacre of 1937, in order to save his life, postman A Chang pretended to be a photo developer in a photo studio and developed photos for the Japanese army. He also took in a group of Chinese soldiers and civilians, turning the studio into a temporary shelter. However, in the face of the Japanese army's cruel atrocities, A Chang risked his life to safely transfer the refugees and exposed the evidence of the massacre to the public.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 2025
6 months ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (59 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$422.8M
21.1x return
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $422,785,908
Production Companies
- China Film Group Corporation
- Super Lion
- Yuuya Midia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead to Rights about?
In the Nanjing Massacre of 1937, in order to save his life, postman A Chang pretended to be a photo developer in a photo studio and developed photos for the Japanese army. He also took in a group o...
Who directed Dead to Rights?
Dead to Rights was directed by Shen Ao.
How long is Dead to Rights?
Dead to Rights has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Dead to Rights released?
Dead to Rights was released on July 19, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead to Rights?
The main cast of Dead to Rights includes Liu Haoran, Eric Wang, Gao Ye, Wang Xiao, Zhou You.