The 400 Million
Originally released in 1939. The 400 Million is a documentary film. directed by Joris Ivens. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fredric March, Morris Carnovsky, and Sidney Lumet
Synopsis
Joris Ivens’s wartime documentary of China’s resistance to the Japanese invasion, cross-cutting civilian exodus and bombing with the Nationalist state’s mobilization—schools, industry, dispersed war production, foreign relief—and guerrilla fighting. Framing an ancient nation of “400 million,” it contrasts tradition with modernization and closes on the unresolved question of victory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Fredric March
as Narration (voice)
Morris Carnovsky
as Additional Voice (voice)
Sidney Lumet
as Additional Voice (voice)
Robert Q. Lewis
as Additional Voice (voice)
Alfred Ryder
as Additional Voice (voice)
Adelaide Bean
as Additional Voice (voice)
Lai Sek
as Himself (archive footage)
Madame Chiang
as Herself (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 400 Million about?
Joris Ivens’s wartime documentary of China’s resistance to the Japanese invasion, cross-cutting civilian exodus and bombing with the Nationalist state’s mobilization—schools, industry, disp...
Who directed The 400 Million?
The 400 Million was directed by Joris Ivens.
How long is The 400 Million?
The 400 Million has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was The 400 Million released?
The 400 Million was released on March 7, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The 400 Million?
The main cast of The 400 Million includes Fredric March, Morris Carnovsky, Sidney Lumet, Robert Q. Lewis, Alfred Ryder.