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The Xi'an Incident

The Xi'an Incident

Nov 17, 1981 · 2h 50m

Rated 7.7 out of 10

Director

Cheng Yin

Overview

Marshal Zhang Xueliang, Commander of the North Eastern Army, grows progressively disillusioned by Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek's policy to engage the Chinese Communist Party rather than fight the Japanese invaders which are occupying Manchuria. Despite numerous pleas, Chiang does not budge. After discussing with fellow general Yang Hucheng, the two take events into their own hands and place Chiang Kai-shek under arrest on December 12, 1936, forcing Chiang into a coalition with the CCP.

About The Xi'an Incident

What is The Xi'an Incident about?

Marshal Zhang Xueliang, Commander of the North Eastern Army, grows progressively disillusioned by Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek's policy to engage the Chinese Communist Party rather than fight the Japanese invaders which are occupying Manchuria. Despite numerous pleas, Chiang does not budge. After discussing with fellow general Yang Hucheng, the two take events into their own hands and place…

When was The Xi'an Incident released?

The Xi'an Incident was released on November 17, 1981.

How long is The Xi'an Incident?

The Xi'an Incident runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).

Who directed The Xi'an Incident?

The Xi'an Incident was directed by Cheng Yin.

Who is in the cast of The Xi'an Incident?

The cast of The Xi'an Incident includes Gu Yue (Mao Zedong), Guo Weilin (Zhao Di), Ange Jin (Zhang Xueliang), Fu Lu (Peng Dehuai) and Sun Feihu (Jiang Jieshi).

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