Back to 1942
一九四二
“History should never be forgotten.”
Synopsis
In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.
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Back to 1942 (Yi jiu si er) (2012) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-29
Top Cast
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Zhang Guoli
Fan Dianyuan
Xu Fan
Hua Zhi
Zhang Mo
Shuan Zhu
Zhang Hanyu
An Ximan
Chen Daoming
Jiang Jieshi
Adrien Brody
Theodore Harold White
Tim Robbins
Bishop Megan
Wang Ziwen
Xing Xing
Fan Wei
Lao Ma
Feng Yuanzheng
Xia Lu
Alec Su You-peng
Song Ziwen
Li Xuejian
Li Peiji
Lü Zhong
Zhang Fang's Mother
Qiao Zhenyu
Secretary Han
Ke Lan
Song Meiling
Li Qian
Master Fan's Daughter-in-Law
Zhao Yi
Master Fan's Son
Alfred Hsing
Refugee
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 13, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$311
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Feng Xiaogang
- Screenplay & Story
- Liu Zhenyun
- Original Score
- Zhao Jiping
- Original Title
- 一九四二
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $311
- Production Studios
- JCE Movies, Chongoing Film Group, Bon Voyage Film Studio, Shanghai Media Group 上海文化广播影视集团 (SMG), Zhejiang Film & Television, Hunan Broadcasting System, Anhui Broadcasting Corp., Beijing TV Station, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Media Asia Film Production, China Film Group Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Feng Xiaogang
Liu Zhenyun
Zhao Jiping
Lü Yue
Chen Kuofu, Han San Ping, Hu Xiaofeng, Peter Lam Kin-Ngok, Yiyang Wang
Department Leadership Roster
Zhao Jiping
Original Music Composer
Liu Zhenyun
Writer
Han San Ping
Producer
Feng Xiaogang
Director
Peter Lam Kin-Ngok
Producer
Timothy Yip Gam-Tim
Costume Design
Yiyang Wang
Producer
Albert Yeung
Producer
Lü Yue
Director of Photography
Wang Zhong Jun
Producer
Song Dai
Producer
Haiying Shi
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to 1942
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What is Back to 1942 about?
In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.
Who directed Back to 1942?
Back to 1942 was directed by Feng Xiaogang.
Who stars in Back to 1942?
The principal cast of Back to 1942 includes Zhang Guoli, Xu Fan, Zhang Mo, Zhang Hanyu, Chen Daoming.
When was Back to 1942 released and how long is it?
Back to 1942 was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
How much did Back to 1942 make at the box office?
Back to 1942 grossed $311 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Back to 1942?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back to 1942 was composed by Zhao Jiping.
Is Back to 1942 based on a book or true story?
Back to 1942 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Liu Zhenyun".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back to 1942?
Back to 1942 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).