Yan Ruisheng movie poster

Yan Ruisheng

July 1, 1921 1h 40m

Originally released in 1921. Yan Ruisheng is a drama/documentary film. directed by Pengnian Ren.

Starring Shouzhi Chen, Shao Peng, and Wang Caiyun

Synopsis

In the summer of 1920, Shanghai was scandalized by a sensational murder, a high-profile case and subsequent trial that was the ongoing topic of conversation in the city's numerous cafes, clubs and teahouses. Among the various reasons for its notoriety, two stand out: first, the victim was a high-class prostitute, well known in Shanghai; second, the murderer had been a mid-level manager in a respected foreign firm, a playboy who in Manhattan might have been termed a "prominent young man about town." There were detailed press reports daily as the case wound its way through the judicial system.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 1, 1921 104 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 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

  • Commercial Press Motion Picture Selection
  • China Film Research Society

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yan Ruisheng about?

In the summer of 1920, Shanghai was scandalized by a sensational murder, a high-profile case and subsequent trial that was the ongoing topic of conversation in the city's numerous cafes, clubs and ...

Who directed Yan Ruisheng?

Yan Ruisheng was directed by Pengnian Ren.

How long is Yan Ruisheng?

Yan Ruisheng has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Yan Ruisheng released?

Yan Ruisheng was released on July 1, 1921 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Yan Ruisheng?

The main cast of Yan Ruisheng includes Shouzhi Chen, Shao Peng, Wang Caiyun, Kengfu Gu.