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The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir (1975): Cast

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The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir is a 1975 documentary directed by Claudia Weill, starring Shirley MacLaine. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Claudia Weill
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir About?

The premise of The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir without spoilers.

A documentary exploring everyday life in mainland China, directed, produced, written and narrated by Shirley MacLaine. It follows her involvement in the First American Women’s Friendship Delegation, an all‑female group that traveled to China, and highlights the four‑woman film crew who recorded their experiences.

The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir Themes & Keywords

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  • china
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Cast & crew

The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir Cast

Shirley MacLaine stars in The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir. Directed by Claudia Weill.

From the director

More from Claudia Weill

More films directed by Claudia Weill: A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story, It’s My Turn, Girlfriends and Joyce at 34.

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The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir?

The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir released?

The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir was released on March 12, 1975.

Who directed The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir?

The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir was directed by Claudia Weill.

More films by Claudia Weill

Who is in the cast of The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir?

The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir stars Shirley MacLaine.

Does The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir have a post-credit scene?

No. The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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