Chimes at Midnight
夜半钟声
Synopsis
Four travelers attempt to escape a small town in Manchuria, but their bus breaks down on a dirt road. Unwilling to be left homeless, they return and rent rooms at a hotel. Meanwhile, a young man named Zhicheng, a local buffoon in love with the innkeeper's daughter, encounters the spirit of his ancestor. The spirit predicts a great future for Zhicheng and the attainment of happiness, but to achieve this, he will have to defeat villainous bandits.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Xiangzha
- Original Title
- 夜半钟声
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Manchukuo Film Association
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wang Xiangzha
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Xiangzha
Director
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What is Chimes at Midnight about?
Four travelers attempt to escape a small town in Manchuria, but their bus breaks down on a dirt road. Unwilling to be left homeless, they return and rent rooms at a hotel. Meanwhile, a young man named Zhicheng, a local buffoon in love with the innkeeper's daughter, encounters the spirit of his ancestor. The spirit predicts a great future for Zhicheng and the attainment of happiness, but to achieve this, he will have to defeat villainous bandits.
Who directed Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight was directed by Wang Xiangzha.
Who stars in Chimes at Midnight?
The principal cast of Chimes at Midnight includes Zhang Shu Da, Xianzhai Wang, Wang Fengwen.
When was Chimes at Midnight released and how long is it?
Chimes at Midnight was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.