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The Xi'an Incident (film)

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Wikipedia article




'The Xi'an Incident' is a 1981 Chinese historical drama film directed by Cheng Yin , starring Jin Ange, Wang Tiecheng and Sun Feihu. It was produced by the Xian Film Studio and seeks to be a historically accurate representation of the 1936 Xi'an Incident.

The film was critically acclaimed and won three awards at the 2nd Golden Rooster Awards: Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Sun Feihu for his portrayal of Chiang Kai-shek) and Best Make-up.

Plot



Marshal Zhang Xueliang, Commander of the North Eastern Army, grows progressively disillusioned by Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek's policy to engage the Communist Party of China 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 CPC.

Cast



*Jin Ange - Zhang Xueliang

*Wang Tiecheng - Zhou Enlai

*Sun Feihu - Chiang Kai-shek

*Xin Jing - Yang Hucheng

*Gu Yue - Mao Zedong

Box office



In terms of box office admissions, it was among the highest-grossing films in China, with tickets sold by 1985.


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