Lei Feng
雷锋
Synopsis
Lei Feng (December 18, 1940 – August 15, 1962) was a soldier of the People's Liberation Army in the People's Republic of China. After his death, Lei was characterised as a selfless and modest person who was devoted to the Communist Party, Chairman Mao Zedong, and the people of China. In the posthumous "Learn from Comrade Lei Feng" campaign, initiated by Mao in 1963, Lei became the symbol of nationwide propaganda; the youth of the country were encouraged to follow his example. After Mao's death, Lei Feng remained a cultural icon symbolizing selflessness, modesty, and dedication; his name entered daily speech and his imagery appeared on t-shirts and memorabilia.
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Lei Feng (1964)
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-08-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dong Zhaoqi
- Screenplay & Story
- Cui Jiajun, Ding Hong, Feng Yifu, Lu Zhuguo
- Original Title
- 雷锋
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- 八一电影制片厂
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dong Zhaoqi
Cui Jiajun, Ding Hong, Feng Yifu, Lu Zhuguo
Department Leadership Roster
Dong Zhaoqi
Director
Cui Jiajun
Writer
Ding Hong
Writer
Feng Yifu
Writer
Lu Zhuguo
Writer
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What is Lei Feng about?
Lei Feng (December 18, 1940 – August 15, 1962) was a soldier of the People's Liberation Army in the People's Republic of China. After his death, Lei was characterised as a selfless and modest person who was devoted to the Communist Party, Chairman Mao Zedong, and the people of China. In the posthumous "Learn from Comrade Lei Feng" campaign, initiated by Mao in 1963, Lei became the symbol of nationwide propaganda; the youth of the country were encouraged to follow his example. After Mao's death, Lei Feng remained a cultural icon symbolizing selflessness, modesty, and dedication; his name entered daily speech and his imagery appeared on t-shirts and memorabilia.
Who directed Lei Feng?
Lei Feng was directed by Dong Zhaoqi.
Who stars in Lei Feng?
The principal cast of Lei Feng includes Jintang Dong, Tongyi Dang, Yanfeng He, Guifa Yang, Su Youlin.
When was Lei Feng released and how long is it?
Lei Feng was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.