The Founding of an Army (2017)
Chinese war film directed by Andrew Lau
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 13m 133 min
- Released
- 27 July 2017
- Language
- Chinese
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Founding of an Army has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 min). The Chinese film released on 27 July 2017. It is directed by Andrew Lau and stars Zhu Yawen, Wang Jingchun and Liu Ye.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Andrew Lau
- Cast
- Zhu Yawen, Wang Jingchun, Liu Ye, Huang Zhizhong, Oho Ou, Liu Haoran, Ma Tianyu, Li Qin, Zhang Tian'ai, Lay
- Music
- Chan Kwong-wing, Yu-Peng Chen
- Written by
- Huang Jianxin, Han Sanping
- Produced by
- Han Sanping
- Production
- China Film Group Corporation, Polybona Films, August First Film Studio, Hua Wen Movie Group
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $60 million
- Award
- Huabiao Award for Outstanding Film
- Country
- People's Republic of China
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 27 July 2017
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Founding of an Army?
The Founding of an Army has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes, or 133 min.
When did The Founding of an Army release?
The Founding of an Army released on 27 July 2017.
Who directed The Founding of an Army?
The Founding of an Army is directed by Andrew Lau.
Who is in the cast of The Founding of an Army?
The cast of The Founding of an Army includes Zhu Yawen, Wang Jingchun, Liu Ye, Huang Zhizhong, Oho Ou and Liu Haoran.
How much did The Founding of an Army earn at the box office?
The Founding of an Army grossed $60 million.
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