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Original Title: 建国大业 Directed by: Han Sanping, Huang Jianxin Written by: Wang Xingdong, Chen Baoguang Cinematography: Zhao Xiaoshi Music by: Shu Nan Country: China Genres: Drama, History, War Duration: 138 min Release Date: 17 September 2009 (China) Filming Dates: February 2009 – June 2009 Filming Locations: China (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Nanjing) Synopsis: Epic in scope and even grander in its ambitions, director Jianxin Huang’s stirring film attempts to capture the sweeping story of the founding of one of the most powerful nations on earth: the People’s Republic of China. Featuring surprising performances from some of China’s most renowned superstars, including Jackie Chan, Jet Li and even director John Woo in a rare acting appearance, this is historical filmmaking at its most awe-inspiring.

Tang Guoqiang Mao Zedong

Zhang Guoli Chiang Kai-shek

Qing Xu Song Ching-ling

Chen Kun Chiang Ching-kuo

Zhang Ziyi Shang Qinqin

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The Founding of a Republic Trailer

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• The film was made to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party founding of China. The film boasts the most number of China’s movie stars in one film. Many of the top stars were invited to star as leads, supporting characters, or just cameo in the film, reportedly including some of the top Chinese stars like ‘Jackie Chan’ and Jet Li, who only have one shot or one line in the film. —IMDb
• Ziyi was originally supposed to get the role played by Zhao Wei. She portrays Gong Peng, the PRC Foreign Affairs Ministry official. She shot her scene on June 2nd, 2009.