Crocodile in the Yangtze
Synopsis
Crocodile in the Yangtze follows China's first Internet entrepreneur and former English teacher, Jack Ma, as he battles US giant eBay on the way to building China's first global Internet company, Alibaba Group. An independent memoir written, directed and produced by an American who worked in Ma's company for eight years, Crocodile in the Yangtze captures the emotional ups and downs of life in a Chinese Internet startup at a time when the Internet brought China face-to-face with the West. Crocodile in the Yangtze draws on 200 hours of archival footage filmed by over 35 sources between 1995 and 2009. The film presents a strikingly candid portrait of Ma and his company, told from the point of view of an “American fly on a Chinese wall” who witnessed the successes and the mistakes Alibaba encountered as it grew from a small apartment into a global company employing 16,000 staff.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Porter Erisman
- Original Title
- Crocodile in the Yangtze
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Taluswood Films, Purple Reel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Porter Erisman
Porter Erisman
Department Leadership Roster
Porter Erisman
Producer
Porter Erisman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Crocodile in the Yangtze about?
Crocodile in the Yangtze follows China's first Internet entrepreneur and former English teacher, Jack Ma, as he battles US giant eBay on the way to building China's first global Internet company, Alibaba Group. An independent memoir written, directed and produced by an American who worked in Ma's company for eight years, Crocodile in the Yangtze captures the emotional ups and downs of life in a Chinese Internet startup at a time when the Internet brought China face-to-face with the West. Crocodile in the Yangtze draws on 200 hours of archival footage filmed by over 35 sources between 1995 and 2009. The film presents a strikingly candid portrait of Ma and his company, told from the point of view of an “American fly on a Chinese wall” who witnessed the successes and the mistakes Alibaba encountered as it grew from a small apartment into a global company employing 16,000 staff.
Who directed Crocodile in the Yangtze?
Crocodile in the Yangtze was directed by Porter Erisman.
Who stars in Crocodile in the Yangtze?
The principal cast of Crocodile in the Yangtze includes Jack Ma, Porter Erisman.
When was Crocodile in the Yangtze released and how long is it?
Crocodile in the Yangtze was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crocodile in the Yangtze?
Crocodile in the Yangtze holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).