Strawman
稻草人
Synopsis
In 1940s Taiwan, during the last days of Japanese rule, an impoverished farming village is less concerned with colonial politics than with feeding their families. One day, an American bomb falls onto a field, where it lies unexploded.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Tung
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Hsiao-Ti, Hung Sung
- Original Title
- 稻草人
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Central Motion Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wang Tung
Wang Hsiao-Ti, Hung Sung
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
SHIU Guo-liang, Hui San-Chi
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Tung
Director
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Director of Photography
Wang Hsiao-Ti
Screenplay
SHIU Guo-liang
Producer
Hung Sung
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strawman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strawman about?
In 1940s Taiwan, during the last days of Japanese rule, an impoverished farming village is less concerned with colonial politics than with feeding their families. One day, an American bomb falls onto a field, where it lies unexploded.
Who directed Strawman?
Strawman was directed by Wang Tung.
Who stars in Strawman?
The principal cast of Strawman includes Yang Kuei-mei, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Mei Zhao-Lin, Wen Ying, Fanny Chang Chun-Fang.
When was Strawman released and how long is it?
Strawman was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.