The Peking Man movie poster

The Peking Man

April 25, 1974 1h 25m

Originally released in 1974. The Peking Man is a feature film. directed by Chang Mei-chun. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Yeung C. Lee, Suen Liu, and Tien Wen-Chung

Synopsis

Year 1929. The discovery of the skull of Peking Man scares the Japanese because, it is alleged, its existence would challenge the foundation myth of the emperor and, therefore, of the Japanese themselves. So they send a crack unit to China to destroy the specimen. But the Chinese won't give up without a fight.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 25, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Taiwan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Hwa Kuo Movie Studio Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Peking Man about?

Year 1929. The discovery of the skull of Peking Man scares the Japanese because, it is alleged, its existence would challenge the foundation myth of the emperor and, therefore, of the Japanese them...

Who directed The Peking Man?

The Peking Man was directed by Chang Mei-chun.

How long is The Peking Man?

The Peking Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was The Peking Man released?

The Peking Man was released on April 25, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Peking Man?

The main cast of The Peking Man includes Yeung C. Lee, Suen Liu, Tien Wen-Chung, Lee Yan-Wa, Yee Yuen.