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Release Year1958
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresWar
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DirectorWang Bing, Li Shutian
WritersDanxi Zhu, Li Jing
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFlying in the Sky
About Flying in the Sky
During Korean War Chinese Air Force fought against the American pilots who claimed to be the world's king of the air. Zhang Lei (Cao Huichu), who comes from a poor farming family, is determined to kill the enemy and serve his country after graduating from aviation school. After arriving at the front line, both the division commander (played by Wang Runshen) and the team leader were satisfied with his test flight results, but the proud Zhang Lei did not want to be a wingman and thinks he is useless. His pride and conceit made him pay the price. With the help of leaders and comrades, he gradually got out of complacency. In the next air battle, he used his actions to correct his mistakes and actively helped the lead plane complete aerial tactical coordination and shoot down the enemy plane. After his own plane was injured and on fire, he was still able to cover his comrades and crash the injured plane into the enemy plane
Directed by Wang Bing, Li Shutian, Flying in the Sky leans on a strong ensemble — Cao Huiqu, Yao Chen, Wang Runshen — 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 war titles of 1958.
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