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The Birth of New China (1989): Cast & Box Office

The Birth of New China (1989) movie poster

The Birth of New China is a 1989 historical drama directed by Xiao Guiyun and Li Qiankuan, starring Lu Qi as 邓小平, Sun Feihu and Zhi Yitong. It runs 2 hours 43 minutes and earned $77,621 worldwide.

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The Birth of New China (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 43m (163 min)
Directors
Xiao Guiyun and Li Qiankuan
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Birth of New China About?

The premise of The Birth of New China without spoilers.

In spring and summer 1949, the People’s Liberation Army, following orders from Mao Zedong and Zhu De, crossed the Yangtze and liberated Nanjing on April 23, a key blow that led to the KMT’s collapse and Chiang Kai‑Shek’s flight to Taiwan. On October 1, 1949, Mao stood on Tiananmen’s rostrum and proclaimed the founding of People’s Republic of China.

The Birth of New China Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • mao
  • people's liberation army
  • people's republic of china
  • civil war
  • chinese communist
  • year 1949
  • chinese history
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Cast & crew

The Birth of New China Cast & Characters

Lu Qi leads the cast as 邓小平, with Sun Feihu as 蒋介石 and Zhi Yitong as 张治中. Directed by Xiao Guiyun and Li Qiankuan; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Birth of New China

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Box office

The Birth of New China Box Office

The Birth of New China grossed $77,621 worldwide.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$77.6K

International
$77.6K
Details

The Birth of New China Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Kaiguo dadian” and “Founding Ceremony”.

Also known as
  • Kaiguo dadian
  • Founding Ceremony
  • Kai Guo Da Dian
  • Kāiguó Dàdiǎn
  • El nacimiento de la nueva China

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FAQ

The Birth of New China FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Birth of New China, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Birth of New China?

The Birth of New China runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).

When was The Birth of New China released?

The Birth of New China was released on September 21, 1989.

Who directed The Birth of New China?

The Birth of New China was directed by Xiao Guiyun and Li Qiankuan.

Who is in the cast of The Birth of New China?

The Birth of New China stars Lu Qi as 邓小平, Sun Feihu as 蒋介石 and Zhi Yitong as 张治中, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Birth of New China make at the box office?

The Birth of New China grossed $77,621 worldwide.

Does The Birth of New China have a post-credit scene?

No. The Birth of New China has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Birth of New China in?

The original language of The Birth of New China is Chinese.

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