The Flowers of War (2011)
Chinese and Japanese war drama film directed by Zhang Yimou
The Flowers of War has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes (146 min). The Chinese film released on 11 December 2011. It is directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Christian Bale, Ni Ni and Tong Dawei.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Cinematography
- Zhao Xiaoding
- Music
- Qigang Chen
- Written by
- Liu Heng, Geling Yan
- Produced by
- Zhang Yimou, William Kong, Zhang Weiping
- Distribution
- Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- CNY 600 million
- Award
- Huabiao Award for Outstanding Film
- Based on
- The Flowers of War
- Set in
- Nanjing
- Filmed in
- Nanjing
- Country
- People's Republic of China
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 11 December 2011
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Flowers of War?
The Flowers of War has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes, or 146 min.
When did The Flowers of War release?
The Flowers of War released on 11 December 2011.
Who directed The Flowers of War?
The Flowers of War is directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who is in the cast of The Flowers of War?
The cast of The Flowers of War includes Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Tong Dawei, Shigeo Kobayashi, Paul Schneider and Atsurō Watabe.
Where can I watch The Flowers of War online?
The Flowers of War streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of The Flowers of War?
The budget of The Flowers of War is reported as CNY 600 million.
Is The Flowers of War based on a true story or a book?
The Flowers of War is based on The Flowers of War.
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