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Troubled Laughter

January 2, 1979 1h 30m 6.8/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Troubled Laughter is a drama film. directed by Deng Yimin.

Starring Mu Bai, Cheng Zhi, and Fu Hengzhi

Synopsis

During the Cultural Revolution a powerless newspaper writer struggles with his conscience at the pervasive dishonesty and immorality from the top on down. The ethical and professional conflicts eventually threaten both his work and family relationships,

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1979 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (6 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Shanghai Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Troubled Laughter about?

During the Cultural Revolution a powerless newspaper writer struggles with his conscience at the pervasive dishonesty and immorality from the top on down. The ethical and professional conflicts eve...

Who directed Troubled Laughter?

Troubled Laughter was directed by Deng Yimin.

How long is Troubled Laughter?

Troubled Laughter has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Troubled Laughter released?

Troubled Laughter was released on January 2, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Troubled Laughter?

The main cast of Troubled Laughter includes Mu Bai, Cheng Zhi, Fu Hengzhi, Qiao Qi, Pan Hong.