Crocodile in the Yangtze
Originally released in 2012. Crocodile in the Yangtze is a documentary film. directed by Porter Erisman. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Ma and Porter Erisman
Synopsis
Crocodile in the Yangtze follows China's first Internet entrepreneur and former English teacher, Jack Ma, as he battles US giant eBay on the way to building China's first global Internet company, Alibaba Group. An independent memoir written, directed and produced by an American who worked in Ma's company for eight years, Crocodile in the Yangtze captures the emotional ups and downs of life in a Chinese Internet startup at a time when the Internet brought China face-to-face with the West. Crocodile in the Yangtze draws on 200 hours of archival footage filmed by over 35 sources between 1995 and 2009. The film presents a strikingly candid portrait of Ma and his company, told from the point of view of an “American fly on a Chinese wall” who witnessed the successes and the mistakes Alibaba encountered as it grew from a small apartment into a global company employing 16,000 staff.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Taluswood Films
- Purple Reel Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crocodile in the Yangtze about?
Crocodile in the Yangtze follows China's first Internet entrepreneur and former English teacher, Jack Ma, as he battles US giant eBay on the way to building China's first global Internet company, A...
Who directed Crocodile in the Yangtze?
Crocodile in the Yangtze was directed by Porter Erisman.
How long is Crocodile in the Yangtze?
Crocodile in the Yangtze has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Crocodile in the Yangtze released?
Crocodile in the Yangtze was released on April 12, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crocodile in the Yangtze?
The main cast of Crocodile in the Yangtze includes Jack Ma, Porter Erisman.