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In 1937, during the height of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army has just captured Nanjing, then-capital of the Republic of China. What followed was known as the Nanking Massacre, or the Rape of Nanking, a six week period wherein tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians were killed.
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Year
2009
Runtime
2h 12m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
237
Genre
Drama, History, War
Director
Language
ZH
Budget
$12.0M
Cast
war crimes
mass murder
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second sino-japanese war (1937-45)
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Questions about City of Life and Death
How long is City of Life and Death?
City of Life and Death has a runtime of 2h 12m (2 hours and 12 minutes).
Who directed City of Life and Death?
City of Life and Death was directed by Lu Chuan and released in 2009.
What genre is City of Life and Death?
City of Life and Death is a Drama, History, War film (2009).
Who stars in City of Life and Death?
The cast of City of Life and Death includes Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan, Hideo Nakaizumi, John Paisley, Beverly Peckous.
What is the TMDB rating for City of Life and Death?
City of Life and Death has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 237 votes.
