New Heroes and Heroines
新儿女英雄传
Synopsis
During the early War of Resistance Against Japan in Baiyangdian, Hebei, the Yanling Squad, led by Communist Party member Hei Lao Cai, conducted effective guerrilla warfare. Yang Xiaomei, fleeing abuse from her husband Zhang Jinlong, joined the squad and developed feelings for farmer Niu Dashi. Zhang Jinlong, unable to change, defected to the Japanese. As Japanese sweep operations intensified, Xiaomei, Dashi, and Zhang Jinlong faced different paths in the conflict.
Top Cast
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Xin Jin
Dashui Niu
Xiangli Yao
Xiaomei Yang
Zhenhe Yan
Laodie Niu
Ying Zhao
Yang's mother
Tian Xie
Jinlong Zhang
Jian Li
Jinlong Zhang's mother
Ziyue Zhao
Laocai Hei
Guan Zongxiang
Enemy translator
Huang Suying
Aunt Li
Yuntai Guo
Gao
Fangqian Chen
Kuomintang Officer B
Chen Zhijian
Guard puppet
Shuowen Cong
Goupi He
Li Di
A lady
Fang Hua
Old farmer
Feng Shun
Xiaozi Xiao
Ping Gao
Farmer
Yan Han
An uncle
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lü Ban, Shi Dongshan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jue Kong, Jing Yuan, Shi Dongshan
- Original Score
- Zhun Huang
- Original Title
- 新儿女英雄传
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lü Ban, Shi Dongshan
Jue Kong, Jing Yuan, Shi Dongshan
Zhun Huang
Hongtao Gao
Yufen Huang, Derong Gu
Department Leadership Roster
Shi Dongshan
Writer
Lü Ban
Director
Shi Dongshan
Director
Bangjun Wei
Costume Design
Hongtao Gao
Director of Photography
Yufen Huang
Editor
Derong Gu
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Heroes and Heroines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is New Heroes and Heroines about?
During the early War of Resistance Against Japan in Baiyangdian, Hebei, the Yanling Squad, led by Communist Party member Hei Lao Cai, conducted effective guerrilla warfare. Yang Xiaomei, fleeing abuse from her husband Zhang Jinlong, joined the squad and developed feelings for farmer Niu Dashi. Zhang Jinlong, unable to change, defected to the Japanese. As Japanese sweep operations intensified, Xiaomei, Dashi, and Zhang Jinlong faced different paths in the conflict.
Who directed New Heroes and Heroines?
New Heroes and Heroines was directed by Lü Ban, Shi Dongshan.
Who stars in New Heroes and Heroines?
The principal cast of New Heroes and Heroines includes Xin Jin, Xiangli Yao, Zhenhe Yan, Ying Zhao, Tian Xie.
When was New Heroes and Heroines released and how long is it?
New Heroes and Heroines was released in 1951 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for New Heroes and Heroines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New Heroes and Heroines was composed by Zhun Huang.