The Founding of a Republic
建国大业
“When an empire falls a nation is born.”
Synopsis
The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Part of the New China Trilogy
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Founding of a Republic - HD Trailer (2009)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-23
Top Cast
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Tang Guoqiang
Mao Zedong
Liu Jin
Zhou Enlai
Wang Wufu
Zhu De
Liu Sha
Liu Shaoqi
Zhang Guoli
Chiang Kai-shek
Andy Lau
Yu Jishi
Donnie Yen
Tian Han
Xu Qing
Soong Ching-ling
Jackie Chan
Reporter
Chen Kun
Chiang Ching-kuo
Wang Jian
Ren Bishi
Jin Xin
Li Jishen
Jet Li
Chen Shaokuan
Wang Bing
Zhang Lan
Vivian Wu
Song Meiling
Wang Xueqi
Li Zongren
Yang Xiaodan
Zhang Zhizhong
Donald Freeman
Hurley
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$62.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.25x
+$52.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huang Jianxin, Han San Ping
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Xing-Dong, Chen Bao-Guang
- Original Title
- 建国大业
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $62.5M
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Film Group, DMG Entertainment, China Movie Channel, Media Asia Films, China Film Group Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huang Jianxin, Han San Ping
Wang Xing-Dong, Chen Bao-Guang
Zhao Xiaoshi
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Xing-Dong
Screenplay
Chen Bao-Guang
Screenplay
Huang Jianxin
Director
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Editor
Han San Ping
Director
Zhao Xiaoshi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Founding of a Republic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Founding of a Republic about?
The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Who directed The Founding of a Republic?
The Founding of a Republic was directed by Huang Jianxin, Han San Ping.
Who stars in The Founding of a Republic?
The principal cast of The Founding of a Republic includes Tang Guoqiang, Liu Jin, Wang Wufu, Liu Sha, Zhang Guoli.
When was The Founding of a Republic released and how long is it?
The Founding of a Republic was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Founding of a Republic?
The Founding of a Republic had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $62.5M at the worldwide box office (6.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Founding of a Republic?
The Founding of a Republic holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).