Go for Broke movie poster

Go for Broke

October 11, 2001 1h 27m

Originally released in 2001. Go for Broke is a drama film. directed by Wang Guangli. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The true story of a band of laid-off workers from state-owned companies who set out to risk their own fortunes in the private sector and then find out that success ain't what it used to be. After getting laid-off from a state-owned shipbuilder, a middle-aged worker uses all of his savings, borrows some money, and then convinces a group of friends who are in similar circumstances, to join him in an apartment decoration/construction business in Shanghai.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 11, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Shanghai Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Go for Broke about?

The true story of a band of laid-off workers from state-owned companies who set out to risk their own fortunes in the private sector and then find out that success ain't what it used to be. After g...

Who directed Go for Broke?

Go for Broke was directed by Wang Guangli.

How long is Go for Broke?

Go for Broke has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Go for Broke released?

Go for Broke was released on October 11, 2001 in theaters.