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The Eight Hundred movie

🎬 Title: The Eight Hundred / 八佰

This film is inspired by the real events of one of WWII’s most significant battles.

Story: Set in 1937, eight hundred Chinese soldiers find themselves besieged in a warehouse on the Shanghai battleground, entirely encircled by the Japanese forces.

⭐ Rating: 6.949 (311 votes)

📅 Release date: August 14, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours and 27 minutes

🎭 Genres: War, Historical, Drama, Action

🎬 Director: Guan Hu

✍️ Writers: Zhang Xiaobei, Zhao Dongling, Zhao Ningyu, Guan Hu

🌍 Country: China

🏢 Production Companies: Beijing Diqi Yinxiang Entertainment, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Beijing Enlight Pictures, Tencent Pictures, South Australian Film Corporation, Huaxia Film Distribution

💼 Production Details:
💰 Budget: $80 million | 📈 Revenue: $461,421,559

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👥 Cast: Wang Qianyuan (Yang Guai), Zhang Yi (Old Abacus), Huang Zhizhong (Lao Hulu), Jiang Wu (Lao Tie), Ou Hao (Duan Wu), Du Chun (Lieutenant Colonel Xie Jinyuan), Vision Wei (Zhu Shengzhong), Tang Yixin (Yang Huimin), Li Jiuxiao (Dao Zi), Jerry Lee (Qi Jiaming)

Editor’s Insight: The Eight Hundred (2020) is a blend of War, History, Drama, and Action, yet it possesses a deeply personal narrative. Directed by Guan Hu, the film maintains a consistent pace and effectively establishes its setting. Lead performances by Wang Qianyuan, Zhang Yi, and Huang Zhizhong add a layer of authenticity. With a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes, it unfolds without lingering excessively on any one scene. While not without its imperfections, its strengths notably outbalance its flaws. The tagline, “Based on the true story of one of the greatest battles of WWII,” aptly captures the film’s essence. If this subject intrigues you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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