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Song Jing Shi

宋景詩

Synopsis

In the mid-19th century, at the height of the Opium War, the Chinese people rose up against the feudal system and the Manchu dynasty, which had capitulated to foreign invaders. ... With their heads bowed, peasants in chains trudge along, those who refused to give money to crush their rebellious brothers. Suddenly, their path is blocked. It is Song Jing-shi who has come to their rescue with his detachment. The freed peasants joined Song Jing-shi. This is how the core of the Black Flag Army was formed. The first historical film made in socialist China in the 1950s. The script is based on authentic material collected in villages in Shandong Province. Legends about the cruelty of Sen Gelinzin and the bravery of Sun Jing-shi, who is called the "Chinese Spartacus," still live on among the people.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sun Yu, Zheng Jun-li
Screenplay & Story
Chen Baichen, Sun Yu
Original Score
He Luting
Original Title
宋景詩
Country of Origin
China
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Shanghai Film Studio

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sun Yu, Zheng Jun-li

Screenplay & Story

Chen Baichen, Sun Yu

Original Score & Music

He Luting

Director of Photography

Zhou Daming

Film Editing

Han Huang

Department Leadership Roster

Sun Yu

Sun Yu

Director

Zheng Jun-li

Zheng Jun-li

Director

Han Huang

Han Huang

Editor

Chen Baichen

Chen Baichen

Writer

Sun Yu

Sun Yu

Writer

Zhou Daming

Zhou Daming

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Song Jing Shi.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Song Jing Shi

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Song Jing Shi about?

In the mid-19th century, at the height of the Opium War, the Chinese people rose up against the feudal system and the Manchu dynasty, which had capitulated to foreign invaders. ... With their heads bowed, peasants in chains trudge along, those who refused to give money to crush their rebellious brothers. Suddenly, their path is blocked. It is Song Jing-shi who has come to their rescue with his detachment. The freed peasants joined Song Jing-shi. This is how the core of the Black Flag Army was formed. The first historical film made in socialist China in the 1950s. The script is based on authentic material collected in villages in Shandong Province. Legends about the cruelty of Sen Gelinzin and the bravery of Sun Jing-shi, who is called the "Chinese Spartacus," still live on among the people.

Who directed Song Jing Shi?

Song Jing Shi was directed by Sun Yu, Zheng Jun-li.

Who stars in Song Jing Shi?

The principal cast of Song Jing Shi includes Cui Wei, Tao Jin, Wen Xiying, Shi Hui, Zhang Yi.

When was Song Jing Shi released and how long is it?

Song Jing Shi was released in 1955 with a total runtime of Unknown.

Who composed the musical score for Song Jing Shi?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Song Jing Shi was composed by He Luting.