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Trouble Makers (2006): Cast & Plot

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Trouble Makers is a 2006 drama directed by Cao Baoping, starring Wang Yanhui as Xiong Laosan, Wu Gang and Li Xiaobo. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Trouble Makers (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Cao Baoping
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Trouble Makers About?

The premise of Trouble Makers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The story of four simple men living in Black Well Village in rural Yunnan province who decide to finally run the criminal Xiong Brothers out of their homes.

Trouble Makers Themes & Keywords

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  • village
  • poverty
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Cast & crew

Trouble Makers Cast & Characters

Wang Yanhui leads the cast as Xiong Laosan, with Wu Gang as Ye Guangzhong and Li Xiaobo as Boss Xun. Directed by Cao Baoping; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Cao Baoping

More films directed by Cao Baoping: Across the Furious Sea, Cock and Bull and Einstein and Einstein.

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Plot

Trouble Makers Plot Summary

What happens in Trouble Makers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Trouble Makers is a riveting tale that unfolds in the idyllic yet troubled setting of Black Well Village, located in the rural Yunnan province. The narrative centers on four unassuming men who have long tolerated the oppressive rule of the notorious Xiong Brothers. These brothers have established a nefarious criminal enterprise that has grown so powerful that they have even managed to secure their positions as the mayor and official accountant of the village. They operate with near impunity, terrorizing the local population with violence through their cohorts, known as the Gang of Four, who engage in illicit activities such as salt smuggling.

Full summary

The whole story of Trouble Makers, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Trouble Makers?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Trouble Makers Also Known As

Also known as “乡村行动”.

Also known as
  • 乡村行动

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FAQ

Trouble Makers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Trouble Makers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Trouble Makers?

Trouble Makers runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Trouble Makers released?

Trouble Makers was released on June 21, 2006.

Who directed Trouble Makers?

Trouble Makers was directed by Cao Baoping.

More films by Cao Baoping

Who is in the cast of Trouble Makers?

Trouble Makers stars Wang Yanhui as Xiong Laosan, Wu Gang as Ye Guangzhong and Li Xiaobo as Boss Xun, among 5 credited actors.

Does Trouble Makers have a post-credit scene?

No. Trouble Makers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Trouble Makers in?

The original language of Trouble Makers is Chinese.

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