A Brighter Summer Day (1991)
Mandarin and Standard Taiwanese Mandarin drama film directed by Edward Yang
Film facts
- Runtime
- 3h 57m 237 min
- Released
- 27 July 1991
- Languages
- Mandarin, Standard Taiwanese Mandarin
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
A Brighter Summer Day has a runtime of 3 hours 57 minutes (237 min). The Mandarin film released on 27 July 1991. It is directed by Edward Yang and stars Chang Chen, Elaine Jin and Chen Yi Wen.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Edward Yang
- Cast
- Chang Chen, Elaine Jin, Chen Yi Wen, Chang Kuo-chu, Wang Chuan, Zhang Han, Chiang Hsiu-Chiung, Tan Chih-Kang, Wang Chi-tsan, Lawrence Ko, Berson Wang, Yang Tianxiang
- Written by
- Edward Yang
Box office, awards and more
- Award
- Golden Horse Award for Best Feature Film
- Set in
- Taiwan
- Country
- Taiwan
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 27 July 1991
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of A Brighter Summer Day?
A Brighter Summer Day has a runtime of 3 hours 57 minutes, or 237 min.
When did A Brighter Summer Day release?
A Brighter Summer Day released on 27 July 1991.
Who directed A Brighter Summer Day?
A Brighter Summer Day is directed by Edward Yang.
Who is in the cast of A Brighter Summer Day?
The cast of A Brighter Summer Day includes Chang Chen, Elaine Jin, Chen Yi Wen, Chang Kuo-chu, Wang Chuan and Zhang Han.
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