Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy
智取威虎山
Synopsis
Taking Tiger Mountain was the very first model film produced during the Chinese Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). Set during the civil war in 1946, it follows a detachment of the People's Liberation Army in Mandchuria as they are fighting a group of bandits hiding in the mountains. Based on a novel from the 50s, Taking Tiger Mountain was first a revolutionary opera before being made into film by director Xie Tieli.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xie Tieli
- Screenplay & Story
- Bo Qu
- Original Score
- Zhang Xinhai
- Original Title
- 智取威虎山
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Beijing Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xie Tieli
Bo Qu
Zhang Xinhai
Qian Jiang
Department Leadership Roster
Xie Tieli
Director
Qian Jiang
Director of Photography
Zhang Xinhai
Original Music Composer
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What is Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy about?
Taking Tiger Mountain was the very first model film produced during the Chinese Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). Set during the civil war in 1946, it follows a detachment of the People's Liberation Army in Mandchuria as they are fighting a group of bandits hiding in the mountains. Based on a novel from the 50s, Taking Tiger Mountain was first a revolutionary opera before being made into film by director Xie Tieli.
Who directed Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy?
Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy was directed by Xie Tieli.
Who stars in Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy?
The principal cast of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy includes Tong Xiangling, Shen Jinbo, Shi Zhenquan, Qi Shufang, Zhang Youfu.
When was Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy released and how long is it?
Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy was composed by Zhang Xinhai.
Is Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy based on a book or true story?
Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bo Qu".