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IMDb19561h 33mChina

Breaking Through the Darkness

冲破黎明前的黑暗

Synopsis

About May 1942, the Japanese elite mobilized thousands of troops to bases in central Hebei. A platoon of army troops were ordered to cover the transfer, the platoon leader was seriously injured. Yan Zhigang Li met his aunt and was saved. He led the soldiers with Qingsha Zhang, to fight the enemy , remove and destroy the enemy's guard towers and to break their cruelty.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Wang Ping, Liu Peiran
Screenplay & Story
Fu Duo
Original Score
Li Weicai
Original Title
冲破黎明前的黑暗
Country of Origin
China
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
八一电影制片厂

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Wang Ping, Liu Peiran

Screenplay & Story

Fu Duo

Original Score & Music

Li Weicai

Department Leadership Roster

Wang Ping

Director

Liu Peiran

Liu Peiran

Director

Fu Duo

Writer

Li Weicai

Li Weicai

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Breaking Through the Darkness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking Through the Darkness

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

What is Breaking Through the Darkness about?

About May 1942, the Japanese elite mobilized thousands of troops to bases in central Hebei. A platoon of army troops were ordered to cover the transfer, the platoon leader was seriously injured. Yan Zhigang Li met his aunt and was saved. He led the soldiers with Qingsha Zhang, to fight the enemy , remove and destroy the enemy's guard towers and to break their cruelty.

Who directed Breaking Through the Darkness?

Breaking Through the Darkness was directed by Wang Ping, Liu Peiran.

Who stars in Breaking Through the Darkness?

The principal cast of Breaking Through the Darkness includes Xin Jin, Li Qihuang, Tian Yumin, Gao Baocheng, Xi Dechang.

When was Breaking Through the Darkness released and how long is it?

Breaking Through the Darkness was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for Breaking Through the Darkness?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Breaking Through the Darkness was composed by Li Weicai.