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Release Year2017
Runtime2h 13m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, War, Action
Votes25
DirectorAndrew Lau Wai-Keung
WritersHan Sanping, Huang Jianxin, Zhao Ningyu
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Founding of an Army
About The Founding of an Army
The Founding of an Army is a 2017 Chinese film commissioned by China's government to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army.
Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, The Founding of an Army leans on a strong ensemble — Liu Ye, Zhu Yawen, Huang Zhizhong — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 2017.
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