1911: Revolution
Aka "Xinhai Geming". Martial arts legend Jackie Chan reaches his 100th film milestone with this historical drama set in the year 1911, as the Chinese public begins to revolt against the Qing Dynasty that has ruled the country for 250 years. As the child emperor takes the throne and his mother, Empress Dowager Longyu (Joan Chen), clings to power, famine sweeps the land and warring factions clash in battle. Meanwhile, the "New Army" beings targeting rebels and the desperate leaders of the Qing Dynasty begin putting the country's future at risk through rampant trading with foreign countries. When Huang Xing (Jackie Chan) returns home from studying modern warfare in Japan, he finds his homeland consumed by strife. Realizing that the only hope for the future is for China to take up arms and topple the Qing Dynasty, Huang enters into an epic battle that threatens devastating consequences for the common people. Features strong attention to historical detail, this epic feature co-stars: Bing Bing Lee, Jaycee Chan, and Winston Chao.
Year: 2011
Genre: War and Anti-War Films, Chinese Cinema, Jackie Chan Films
Country: China, Hong Kong
Director: Jackie Chan, Zhang Li
Starring: Jackie Chan, Jiang Wu, Joan Chen, Ning Jing, Sun Chun, Winston Chao, Duobuji , Jaycee Chan, Li Bingbing, Hu Ge
Duration: 118 Minutes
Rating: M - Battle violence
Subtitles: Yes
5.9/10
Location in store: Foreign (Hong Kong: Jackie Chan)
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