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The Three-Body Problem

三体

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Based on the novel of the same name by Cixin Liu, the first in the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy. Hundreds of physicists died mysteriously. A Chinese nanomaterials expert, Wang Miao, sees a mysterious countdown in his eyes. Soon he finds out that the "disastrous planet" under three suns in a game really exists. The three-body civilization there will reach the Earth in 400 years. A future catastrophe is coming for humanity...

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《The Three Body Problem 三体》 The General's Latest Orders

Type: Teaser • Published 2015-04-25

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Production Budget

$30M

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fanfan Zhang
Screenplay & Story
Chunyu Song
Original Title
三体
Country of Origin
China
Spoken Languages
Mandarin, English
Runtime
2h 56m
Production Budget
$30M

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fanfan Zhang

Screenplay & Story

Chunyu Song, Liu Cixin

Producers

Ergou Kong, Lin Qi

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Liu Cixin

Department Leadership Roster

Ergou Kong

Producer

Fanfan Zhang

Fanfan Zhang

Director

Chunyu Song

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What is The Three-Body Problem about?

Based on the novel of the same name by Cixin Liu, the first in the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy. Hundreds of physicists died mysteriously. A Chinese nanomaterials expert, Wang Miao, sees a mysterious countdown in his eyes. Soon he finds out that the "disastrous planet" under three suns in a game really exists. The three-body civilization there will reach the Earth in 400 years. A future catastrophe is coming for humanity...

Who directed The Three-Body Problem?

The Three-Body Problem was directed by Fanfan Zhang.

Who stars in The Three-Body Problem?

The principal cast of The Three-Body Problem includes William Feng, Zhang Jingchu, Tang Yan, Hans Zhang, Du Chun.

When was The Three-Body Problem released and how long is it?

The Three-Body Problem was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 2h 56m.

Is The Three-Body Problem based on a book or true story?

The Three-Body Problem is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Liu Cixin".