The Peking Man
北京人
Synopsis
Year 1929. The discovery of the skull of Peking Man scares the Japanese because, it is alleged, its existence would challenge the foundation myth of the emperor and, therefore, of the Japanese themselves. So they send a crack unit to China to destroy the specimen. But the Chinese won't give up without a fight.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Mei-chun
- Screenplay & Story
- Wei-Kang Ho
- Original Score
- Wu Da-Jiang
- Original Title
- 北京人
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Hwa Kuo Movie Studio Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Mei-chun
Wei-Kang Ho
Wu Da-Jiang
Chen Jung-Shu
Liu Kuo-hsiung
Chien Kuang Chou
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Mei-chun
Director
Chen Jung-Shu
Director of Photography
Wu Da-Jiang
Original Music Composer
Chien Kuang Chou
Producer
Wei-Kang Ho
Screenplay
Liu Kuo-hsiung
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Peking Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Peking Man about?
Year 1929. The discovery of the skull of Peking Man scares the Japanese because, it is alleged, its existence would challenge the foundation myth of the emperor and, therefore, of the Japanese themselves. So they send a crack unit to China to destroy the specimen. But the Chinese won't give up without a fight.
Who directed The Peking Man?
The Peking Man was directed by Chang Mei-chun.
Who stars in The Peking Man?
The principal cast of The Peking Man includes Yeung C. Lee, Suen Liu, Tien Wen-chung, Lee Yan-Wa, Yee Yuen.
When was The Peking Man released and how long is it?
The Peking Man was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Peking Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Peking Man was composed by Wu Da-Jiang.