Nanking
“The true story of how a few brave souls saved the lives of thousands.”
Synopsis
The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese. In the midst of this horror, a small group of Western expatriates banded together to save 250,000. Nanking shows the tremendous impact individuals can make on the course of history.
Top Cast
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Hugo Armstrong
John Magee
Rosalind Chao
Chang Yu Zheng
Stephen Dorff
Lewis Smythe
John Getz
George Fitch
Mariel Hemingway
Minnie Vautrin
Michelle Krusiec
Yang Shu Ling
Chris Mulkey
Mills McCallum
Woody Harrelson
Bob Wilson
Jürgen Prochnow
John Rabe
Leah Lewis
Banner Girl (uncredited)
Robert Wu
Li Pu
Mark Valley
Stage Manager
Sonny Saito
Higashi Sakai
Graham Sibley
Miner Searle Bates
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance
Festival / Special Debut
February 10, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$566K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman, Elisabeth Bentley
- Original Score
- Phil Marshall
- Original Title
- Nanking
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $566K
- Production Studios
- thinkfilm, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman
Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman, Elisabeth Bentley
Phil Marshall
Buddy Squires
Charlton McMillan, Hibah Schweitzer, Michael Schweitzer
Bill Guttentag, Michael Jacobs, Ted Leonsis
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Guttentag
Director
Dan Sturman
Director
Bill Guttentag
Screenplay
Dan Sturman
Screenplay
Bill Guttentag
Producer
Michael Jacobs
Producer
Buddy Squires
Director of Photography
Charlton McMillan
Editor
Hibah Schweitzer
Editor
Michael Schweitzer
Editor
Mike Martella
Production Design
Elisabeth Bentley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nanking
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nanking about?
The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese. In the midst of this horror, a small group of Western expatriates banded together to save 250,000. Nanking shows the tremendous impact individuals can make on the course of history.
Who directed Nanking?
Nanking was directed by Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman.
Who stars in Nanking?
The principal cast of Nanking includes Hugo Armstrong, Rosalind Chao, Stephen Dorff, John Getz, Mariel Hemingway.
When was Nanking released and how long is it?
Nanking was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Nanking make at the box office?
Nanking grossed $566K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Nanking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nanking was composed by Phil Marshall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nanking?
Nanking holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).