Nanking
"The true story of how a few brave souls saved the lives of thousands."
Originally released in 2007. Nanking is a documentary/drama film. directed by Bill Guttentag. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hugo Armstrong, Rosalind Chao, and Stephen Dorff
Synopsis
The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese. In the midst of this horror, a small group of Western expatriates banded together to save 250,000. Nanking shows the tremendous impact individuals can make on the course of history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (52 votes)
Box Office
$565.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Hugo Armstrong
as John Magee
Rosalind Chao
as Chang Yu Zheng
Stephen Dorff
as Lewis Smythe
John Getz
as George Fitch
Mariel Hemingway
as Minnie Vautrin
Michelle Krusiec
as Yang Shu Ling
Chris Mulkey
as Mills McCallum
Woody Harrelson
as Bob Wilson
Jürgen Prochnow
as John Rabe
Leah Lewis
as Banner Girl (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $565,934
Production Companies
- thinkfilm
- HBO Documentary Films
- Fortissimo Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nanking about?
The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese. In the midst of this ho...
Who directed Nanking?
Nanking was directed by Bill Guttentag.
How long is Nanking?
Nanking has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Nanking released?
Nanking was released on February 10, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nanking?
The main cast of Nanking includes Hugo Armstrong, Rosalind Chao, Stephen Dorff, John Getz, Mariel Hemingway.