

The Birth of New China
开国大典
Synopsis
In the spring and summer of 1949, the People's Liberation Army launched an offensive under the orders of Mao Zedong and Zhu De, they crossed the Yangtze River and Nanjing was liberated on April 23 which signaled the fall of the KMT regime, Chiang Kai-Shek fled to Taiwan; on October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong standing on the rostrum of Tiananmen, solemnly declared the foundation of the People's Republic of China.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Xiao Guiyun, Li Qiankuan
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhang Tianmin, Zhang Xiaotian
- Original Title
- 开国大典
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Production Studios
- 长春电影制片厂
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xiao Guiyun, Li Qiankuan
Zhang Tianmin, Zhang Xiaotian
Department Leadership Roster
Zhang Tianmin
Writer
Zhang Xiaotian
Writer
Xiao Guiyun
Director
Li Qiankuan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birth of New China
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What is The Birth of New China about?
In the spring and summer of 1949, the People's Liberation Army launched an offensive under the orders of Mao Zedong and Zhu De, they crossed the Yangtze River and Nanjing was liberated on April 23 which signaled the fall of the KMT regime, Chiang Kai-Shek fled to Taiwan; on October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong standing on the rostrum of Tiananmen, solemnly declared the foundation of the People's Republic of China.
Who directed The Birth of New China?
The Birth of New China was directed by Xiao Guiyun, Li Qiankuan.
Who stars in The Birth of New China?
The principal cast of The Birth of New China includes Gu Yue, Sun Feihu, Huang Kai, Guo Fazeng, Zhi Yitong.
When was The Birth of New China released and how long is it?
The Birth of New China was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 43m.



















