Ju Dou movie poster

Ju Dou

"An Erotic Tale of Forbidden Passion."

April 21, 1990 1h 35m 7.1/10 (172 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Ju Dou is a drama film. directed by Zhang Yimou.

Starring Gong Li, Li Wei, and Li Baotian

Synopsis

Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 21, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (172 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • China Film Co-Production Corp.
  • Xi'an Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ju Dou about?

Tianqing falls in love with Ju Dou, his uncle's wife who is tortured for being childless. However, after they have an affair, they discover that his uncle is impotent and try to conceal the truth.

Who directed Ju Dou?

Ju Dou was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Ju Dou?

Ju Dou has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Ju Dou released?

Ju Dou was released on April 21, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ju Dou?

The main cast of Ju Dou includes Gong Li, Li Wei, Li Baotian, Niu Xingli, Jia Zhaoji.

Is Ju Dou worth watching?

Ju Dou has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 172 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.