Struggle
Originally released in 1933. Struggle is a war film. directed by Qiu Qi-Xiang. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chan Yoke-mui, Liu Binghua, and Xiao Zhengzhong
Synopsis
This is the sole surviving motion picture of Unique Film (Shanghai), one of China's three major film companies in the 1930s. The young lovers in rural China are framed by their evil landlord. The man is sent to prison; the woman is forced to get married. She tries to seek revenge but is killed. When the man is released from prison, he joins the People's Volunteer Army but is killed in battle. The film was significant in its time. Runje Shaw had imported advanced American audio film equipment and technology in 1931, making this one of the first sound films in China. As one of Unique's few ‘progress' films, it also reflects that this ‘entertainment-only', apolitical film company, under the left-wing influences in society, also needed to make films with topics such as the war effort and that criticise the bourgeoisie. Struggle is a joint effort among the best of talents in front of and behind the camera, and is also the only surviving work of director Qiu Qixiang.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1933
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Unique Film (Shanghai)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Struggle about?
This is the sole surviving motion picture of Unique Film (Shanghai), one of China's three major film companies in the 1930s. The young lovers in rural China are framed by their evil landlord. The m...
Who directed Struggle?
Struggle was directed by Qiu Qi-Xiang.
How long is Struggle?
Struggle has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Struggle released?
Struggle was released on January 1, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Struggle?
The main cast of Struggle includes Chan Yoke-mui, Liu Binghua, Xiao Zhengzhong, Zhenduo Zhang.