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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery
Votes1
DirectorZhang Jinbiao, Pan Xianghe
WritersLu Shoujun, Lu Wen, Gu Zemin
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Lost Jade Incense Burner
About The Lost Jade Incense Burner
An Incense Jade Case, a first-degree Chinese cultural relic, is incidentally discovered by the policemen of an anti-smuggling department of the Customs when they inspect goods mailing overseas. Then the Customs and Police Department carry out a life-and-death fight with the smuggling clique.
Directed by Zhang Jinbiao, Pan Xianghe, The Lost Jade Incense Burner leans on a strong ensemble — Lin Daxin, Zhao Lian, Lu Jun — 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 crime titles of 1981.
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