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Earthquake

Earthquake

Aug 01, 1977 · 1h 25m

Director

Shi Wenchi

Overview

A huge earthquake struck the city of Jinfeng in the year of 1976. Liu Xu, the proxy for the Gang of Four, locked down the news of the earthquake in order to gain power for them. Party Secretary Li on the other hand, organized all power to help the local people to fight against the aftershocks. This film originally planned during the last period of cultural revolution, with the subplot of criticizing Gang of Four added after the arrests of them. Shot on the ruins of Tangshan earthquake and finished in August 1977, the film only screened once in Guangzhou before failed to pass the censorship and sealed up forever.

Cast of Earthquake

Crew of Earthquake

About Earthquake

What is Earthquake about?

A huge earthquake struck the city of Jinfeng in the year of 1976. Liu Xu, the proxy for the Gang of Four, locked down the news of the earthquake in order to gain power for them. Party Secretary Li on the other hand, organized all power to help the local people to fight against the aftershocks. This film originally planned during the last period of cultural revolution, with the subplot of…

When was Earthquake released?

Earthquake was released on August 1, 1977.

How long is Earthquake?

Earthquake runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who directed Earthquake?

Earthquake was directed by Shi Wenchi.

Who is in the cast of Earthquake?

The cast of Earthquake includes Li Yan, Li Changhua, Gao Baocheng, Wang Xiaotang and Yan Xiaopeng.

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