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Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party (2019): Cast

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Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party is a 2019 historical documentary directed by Ian MacMillan and Audrey Maurion, starring Corey Johnson, Mikhail Gorbachev and Xi Jinping. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party About?

The premise of Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party without spoilers.

In 1989, student-led pro-democracy demonstrations unfolded over several weeks, significantly impacting China's trajectory. The movement was tragically and violently suppressed on June 4th, resulting in a substantial loss of life. This event marked a pivotal moment, shaping the nation's future and leaving a lasting impact on its political landscape.

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party Themes & Keywords

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  • student protest
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  • crackdown
  • suppression
  • student
+38 more
  • protest
  • protester
  • massacre
  • exile
  • chinese army
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  • chinese history
  • archive footage
  • communism
  • news footage
  • politics
  • chinese government
  • people's liberation army
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  • student protests
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  • tiananmen square massacre
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  • communist state
  • reference to deng xiao ping
  • reference to deng xiaoping
  • chinese student
  • chinese communist party leader
  • student movement
  • reference to democracy
  • suppression of free speech
  • chinese police
  • reference to freedom of speech
  • political reform
  • chinese cultural revolution
  • civil disobedience
  • student demonstration
  • political hunger strike
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Cast & crew

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party Cast

Corey Johnson leads the cast, with Mikhail Gorbachev and Xi Jinping. Directed by Ian MacMillan and Audrey Maurion; 28 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ian MacMillan and Audrey Maurion

One more film directed by Ian MacMillan and Audrey Maurion: Goya: Crazy Like a Genius.

Details

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Tiananmen: The People Vs. The Party” and “Dagarna som skakade Kina”.

Also known as
  • Tiananmen: The People Vs. The Party
  • Dagarna som skakade Kina
  • 天安门
  • Tiananmen : le peuple contre le parti
  • Tiananmen: Sete Semanas Que Mudaram o Mundo
  • 1989
  • Platz des Himmlischen Friedens

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Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party?

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party released?

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party was released on June 2, 2019.

Who directed Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party?

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party was directed by Ian MacMillan and Audrey Maurion.

More films by Ian MacMillan

Who is in the cast of Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party?

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party stars Corey Johnson, Mikhail Gorbachev and Xi Jinping, among 28 credited actors.

Does Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party have a post-credit scene?

No. Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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