Inside Red China
Originally released in 1958. Inside Red China is a documentary film. directed by Rudall Hayward. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ramai Hayward and Mao Zedong
Synopsis
October 1st, 1957. Dusk descends on Tiananmen Square, Peking. Fireworks crackle light across the night sky, above a city alive with National Day festivities and celebrations. Two intrepid New Zealand film-makers - Rudall and Ramai Te Miha Hayward - are there, documenting the life and times of communist China. The distinction of being the first English speaking foreigners to film unfettered in communist China was significant. The invitation to visit China was facilitated through the New Zealand China Friendship Society. They filmed in Canton, Shanghai, Peking (Beijing) and Wuhan. It was a small window of opportunity for Westerners to gaze on a country that was largely a mystery to the outside world since 1949. The unfortunate irony was that two of the documentaries; “Wonders of China”, and “Inside Red China”, were considered to be communist propaganda, and were not distributed outside of New Zealand.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inside Red China about?
October 1st, 1957. Dusk descends on Tiananmen Square, Peking. Fireworks crackle light across the night sky, above a city alive with National Day festivities and celebrations. Two intrepid New Zeala...
Who directed Inside Red China?
Inside Red China was directed by Rudall Hayward.
How long is Inside Red China?
Inside Red China has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was Inside Red China released?
Inside Red China was released on August 19, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Inside Red China?
The main cast of Inside Red China includes Ramai Hayward, Mao Zedong.