Old Well (1987)
Mandarin romantic drama film directed by Wu Tianming
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 9m 129 min
- Released
- 21 November 1987
- Language
- Mandarin
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Old Well has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 min). The Mandarin film released on 21 November 1987. It is directed by Wu Tianming and stars Zhang Yimou, Liang Yujin and Lü Liping.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Wu Tianming
- Cinematography
- Zhang Yimou, Chen Wan-Cai
- Music
- Xu Youfu
- Written by
- Zheng Yi
- Production
- Western Movie Group
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- Golden Rooster Award for Best Picture; Hundred Flowers Award for Best Picture; Huabiao Award for Outstanding Film
- Country
- People's Republic of China
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 21 November 1987
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Old Well?
Old Well has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes, or 129 min.
When did Old Well release?
Old Well released on 21 November 1987.
Who directed Old Well?
Old Well is directed by Wu Tianming.
Who is in the cast of Old Well?
The cast of Old Well includes Zhang Yimou, Liang Yujin, Lü Liping and Niu Xingli.
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