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City of Life and Death (2009)

Standard Chinese war film directed by Lu Chuan

Film facts

Runtime
2h 12m 132 min
Released
2009

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

City of Life and Death has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 min). The Standard Chinese film released in 2009. It is directed by Lu Chuan and stars Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan and Fan Wei.

Cast and crew

Director
Lu Chuan
Cinematography
Cao Yu
Written by
Lu Chuan
Distribution
Media Asia Entertainment Group, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Set in
Nanjing

Release and where to watch

In theatres
2009
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of City of Life and Death?

City of Life and Death has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes, or 132 min.

When did City of Life and Death release?

City of Life and Death released in 2009.

Who directed City of Life and Death?

City of Life and Death is directed by Lu Chuan.

Who is in the cast of City of Life and Death?

The cast of City of Life and Death includes Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan, Fan Wei, Qin Lan and John Paisley.

Where can I watch City of Life and Death online?

City of Life and Death streams on Netflix.

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Updated 29 October 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.