Prisoner of the North
北方囚徒
Synopsis
In the early 1940s, on the grasslands of northern China near Beijing, there lived a cunning and formidable horse thief named Chagan, nicknamed “The Lynx.” He was notorious for appearing and disappearing like a ghost, repeatedly stealing heavily guarded herds of horses. Although he had been captured by Nationalist troops, he managed to escape death several times, each time slipping away like a phantom.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
+undefined net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abuer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiang Hao
- Original Title
- 北方囚徒
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $100
- Worldwide Gross
- $100
- Production Studios
- Inner Mongolia Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abuer
Jiang Hao
Department Leadership Roster
Abuer
Director
Jiang Hao
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoner of the North
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoner of the North about?
In the early 1940s, on the grasslands of northern China near Beijing, there lived a cunning and formidable horse thief named Chagan, nicknamed “The Lynx.” He was notorious for appearing and disappearing like a ghost, repeatedly stealing heavily guarded herds of horses. Although he had been captured by Nationalist troops, he managed to escape death several times, each time slipping away like a phantom.
Who directed Prisoner of the North?
Prisoner of the North was directed by Abuer.
Who stars in Prisoner of the North?
The principal cast of Prisoner of the North includes Qi Na Ri Tu, Bayaneruul, Bao Hailong, Sharen Gaowa, Liu Kui.
When was Prisoner of the North released and how long is it?
Prisoner of the North was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Prisoner of the North?
Prisoner of the North had a reported production budget of $100 and grossed $100 at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).