The Message
风声
Synopsis
After a series of assassinations in Nanking, a Japanese spy master gathers a group of suspects in a mansion, then a tense cat-and-mouse game erupts as the Chinese agent tries to keep his or her identity a secret.
Top Cast
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Zhou Xun
Gu Xiaomeng
Li Bingbing
Li Ningyu
Zhang Hanyu
Wu Zhiguo
Huang Xiaoming
Takeda / Wutian
Alec Su You-peng
Bai Xiaonian
Ying Da
Jin Shenghuo
Wang Zhiwen
Wang Daoxiang
Shi Zhaoqi
Commander Zhao
Duan Yihong
Ye Jianbo
Zhu Xu
Mr. Fan
Wu Gang
Mr. Six
Deng Jiajia
Ai Dai
Female Singer
Zhang Li
Guard Sergeant
Liu Weiwei
Zhang Yibai
Wu Gang
Liu Yun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$35.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Kuofu, Gao Qunshu
- Screenplay & Story
- Chen Kuofu
- Original Score
- Michiru Oshima
- Original Title
- 风声
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $35.5M
- Production Studios
- Huayi Brothers Media Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Kuofu, Gao Qunshu
Chen Kuofu, Mai Jia
Michiru Oshima
Jake Pollock
Xiao Yang
Wang Zhong Jun, Wang Zhong Lei, Feng Xiaogang
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Kuofu
Director
Gao Qunshu
Director
Chen Kuofu
Screenplay
Jake Pollock
Director of Photography
Xiao Yang
Editor
Michiru Oshima
Original Music Composer
Wang Zhong Jun
Producer
Wang Zhong Lei
Producer
Feng Xiaogang
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Message.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Message
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Message about?
After a series of assassinations in Nanking, a Japanese spy master gathers a group of suspects in a mansion, then a tense cat-and-mouse game erupts as the Chinese agent tries to keep his or her identity a secret.
Who directed The Message?
The Message was directed by Chen Kuofu, Gao Qunshu.
Who stars in The Message?
The principal cast of The Message includes Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, Zhang Hanyu, Huang Xiaoming, Alec Su You-peng.
When was The Message released and how long is it?
The Message was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
How much did The Message make at the box office?
The Message grossed $35.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Message?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Message was composed by Michiru Oshima.
Is The Message based on a book or true story?
The Message is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mai Jia".