Cross the River

1988 1h 18m CN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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In the mid-30s, Kuomintang Sichuan rhubarb Division Commander Liu Shaoji colludes with Japanese invaders. He sends the cloud boat's beauty to the Si-chuan Opera. The Si-chuan opera entertainer steps forward in sharp opposition with warlord's wicked running dogs. Mu Xiaolou sacrifices himself up to take the righteous path and confronts the Japanese invaders.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chui Siu-Kin
Ku Wing-Chuen
Du Yuming
Chan Yee-Gong
Mu Li-Xin
Zhihua Dong

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chang Cheh
Writers: Chang Cheh
Languages: Cantonese
Countries: China, Hong Kong

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.

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4 / 7

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Chui Siu-Kin and Ku Wing-Chuen and Du Yuming carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0090587 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Chang Cheh directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in China, Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
238 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Chui Siu-Kin and Ku Wing-Chuen and Du Yuming carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0090587 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.