The Eight Hundred Heroes
Originally released in 1938. The Eight Hundred Heroes is a war film. directed by Yunwei Ying. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bo'er Chen, Muzhi Yuan, and Shufang Zhang
Synopsis
800 Chinese soldiers guard the important warehouse district against the invading Japanese Army. Re-imagination of a famous (bordering on legendary) episode from the battle of Shanghai: 800 soldiers of the 88th regiment against what feels like the whole of Japan’s Imperial Army - think Thermopylae, Chinese version. A splendid, visually amazing gem which, in its own way, is also a last stand: of silent cinema, Shanghai style. (iffr)
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- Released
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eight Hundred Heroes about?
800 Chinese soldiers guard the important warehouse district against the invading Japanese Army. Re-imagination of a famous (bordering on legendary) episode from the battle of Shanghai: 800 soldier...
Who directed The Eight Hundred Heroes?
The Eight Hundred Heroes was directed by Yunwei Ying.
How long is The Eight Hundred Heroes?
The Eight Hundred Heroes has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was The Eight Hundred Heroes released?
The Eight Hundred Heroes was released on January 1, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eight Hundred Heroes?
The main cast of The Eight Hundred Heroes includes Bo'er Chen, Muzhi Yuan, Shufang Zhang.