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In the Heat of the Sun (1994)

Mandarin and Standard Chinese drama film directed by Jiang Wen

Film facts

Runtime
2h 14m 134 min
Released
9 September 1994

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

In the Heat of the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 min). The Mandarin film released on 9 September 1994. It is directed by Jiang Wen and stars Xia Yu, Ning Jing and Feng Xiaogang.

Cast and crew

Director
Jiang Wen
Cinematography
Gu Changwei
Written by
Jiang Wen, Wang Shuo

Box office, awards and more

Award
Golden Horse Award for Best Feature Film
Set in
Beijing

Release and where to watch

In theatres
9 September 1994
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of In the Heat of the Sun?

In the Heat of the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes, or 134 min.

When did In the Heat of the Sun release?

In the Heat of the Sun released on 9 September 1994.

Who directed In the Heat of the Sun?

In the Heat of the Sun is directed by Jiang Wen.

Who is in the cast of In the Heat of the Sun?

The cast of In the Heat of the Sun includes Xia Yu, Ning Jing, Feng Xiaogang, Jiang Wen and Wang Shuo.

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