Back to 1942
"History should never be forgotten."
Originally released in 2012. Back to 1942 is a war/drama film. directed by Feng Xiaogang. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Zhang Guoli, Xu Fan, and Zhang Mo
Synopsis
In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (80 votes)
Box Office
$311
Worldwide gross
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Revenue
- $311
Production Companies
- JCE Movies
- Chongoing Film Group
- Bon Voyage Film Studio
- Shanghai Media Group
- Zhejiang Film & Television
- Hunan Broadcasting System
- Anhui Broadcasting Corp.
- Beijing TV Station
- Huayi Brothers Pictures
- China Film Group Corporation
- Sil-Metropole Organisation
- Media Asia Film Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to 1942 about?
In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary c...
Who directed Back to 1942?
Back to 1942 was directed by Feng Xiaogang.
How long is Back to 1942?
Back to 1942 has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Back to 1942 released?
Back to 1942 was released on November 1, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Back to 1942?
The main cast of Back to 1942 includes Zhang Guoli, Xu Fan, Zhang Mo, Zhang Hanyu, Chen Daoming.