The Alishan Uprising
阿里山风云
Synopsis
In May of 1949, director Zhang Ying and screenwriter Zhang Che took people to Taiwan to shoot a film that reflected Taiwan's Gaoshan tribe. Unexpectedly, when it was completed, it coincided with the war between the KMT and the Communist Party in Shanghai. Later, the Kuomintang government completely withdrew from Shanghai to Taiwan, and the film crew stayed in Taiwan. The film was also premiered in Taiwan, becoming the first feature film in Taiwanese film history. The episode "High Mountain Green" was widely sung that year and became a classic in film music.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Ying, Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Cheh
- Original Title
- 阿里山风云
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Vientiane Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Ying, Chang Cheh
Chang Cheh
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Writer
Chang Ying
Director
Chang Cheh
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alishan Uprising
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What is The Alishan Uprising about?
In May of 1949, director Zhang Ying and screenwriter Zhang Che took people to Taiwan to shoot a film that reflected Taiwan's Gaoshan tribe. Unexpectedly, when it was completed, it coincided with the war between the KMT and the Communist Party in Shanghai. Later, the Kuomintang government completely withdrew from Shanghai to Taiwan, and the film crew stayed in Taiwan. The film was also premiered in Taiwan, becoming the first feature film in Taiwanese film history. The episode "High Mountain Green" was widely sung that year and became a classic in film music.
Who directed The Alishan Uprising?
The Alishan Uprising was directed by Chang Ying, Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Alishan Uprising?
The principal cast of The Alishan Uprising includes Lee Ying, Roy Chiao, Tien Feng.
When was The Alishan Uprising released and how long is it?
The Alishan Uprising was released in 1950 with a total runtime of Unknown.