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The Black Cannon Incident

January 2, 1985 1h 39m 7.6/10 (25 votes)

Originally released in 1985. The Black Cannon Incident is a drama/comedy film. directed by Huang Jianxin.

Starring Liu Zifeng, Gao Ming, and Yang Fengliang

Synopsis

A mining engineer acting as a technical translator is suspected of industrial espionage after sending an innocent telegram that is intercepted by a militant snoop. Placed under investigation and reassigned to a less sensitive department, but never informed of the reason for his demotion, he petitions to get his job back, sparking an increasingly obtuse series of Party meetings.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1985 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (25 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Xi'an Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Cannon Incident about?

A mining engineer acting as a technical translator is suspected of industrial espionage after sending an innocent telegram that is intercepted by a militant snoop. Placed under investigation and re...

Who directed The Black Cannon Incident?

The Black Cannon Incident was directed by Huang Jianxin.

How long is The Black Cannon Incident?

The Black Cannon Incident has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was The Black Cannon Incident released?

The Black Cannon Incident was released on January 2, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Black Cannon Incident?

The main cast of The Black Cannon Incident includes Liu Zifeng, Gao Ming, Yang Fengliang, Yang Yazhou, Wang Yi.