Earthquake
Originally released in 1977. Earthquake is a drama film. directed by Shi Wenchi. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Li Yan, Li Changhua, and Gao Baocheng
Synopsis
A huge earthquake struck the city of Jinfeng in the year of 1976. Liu Xu, the proxy for the Gang of Four, locked down the news of the earthquake in order to gain power for them. Party Secretary Li on the other hand, organized all power to help the local people to fight against the aftershocks. This film originally planned during the last period of cultural revolution, with the subplot of criticizing Gang of Four added after the arrests of them. Shot on the ruins of Tangshan earthquake and finished in August 1977, the film only screened once in Guangzhou before failed to pass the censorship and sealed up forever.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- August 1st Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earthquake about?
A huge earthquake struck the city of Jinfeng in the year of 1976. Liu Xu, the proxy for the Gang of Four, locked down the news of the earthquake in order to gain power for them. Party Secretary Li ...
Who directed Earthquake?
Earthquake was directed by Shi Wenchi.
How long is Earthquake?
Earthquake has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Earthquake released?
Earthquake was released on August 1, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Earthquake?
The main cast of Earthquake includes Li Yan, Li Changhua, Gao Baocheng, Wang Xiaotang, Yan Xiaopeng.