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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresMystery
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DirectorZhu Dingyu, Pan Peicheng
WritersLi Xiaoning, Pan Peicheng
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsSmugglers Wearing Medals
About Smugglers Wearing Medals
During the Anti-Japanese War Dong Yuming, a company commander of the Kuomintang, was ordered to escort a batch of anti-Japanese munitions to Nanjing, and the munitions arrived safely at their destination. Dong Yuming was awarded the "Blue Sky and White Sun" medal by his superiors. However, when he learned that it was not arms but smuggled goods that had gone through hardships, he started an investigation in order to prove his innocence. When the truth came to light, Dong Yuming faced a fateful decision...
Directed by Zhu Dingyu, Pan Peicheng, Smugglers Wearing Medals leans on a strong ensemble — Zhang Zhizhong, Xie Wei, Gao Ming — 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 mystery titles of 1988.
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