Nie Er

Synopsis

Shot in gorgeous color, this fascinating communist flipside to fifties Hollywood music biopics chronicles the life and tragic early death of Nie Er, the composer of the PRC’s national anthem.

Details

Director

Zheng Jun-li

Release

April 30, 1962

Status

Released

Country

China

Network

Haiyan Film Studio 海燕电影制片厂

Runtime

1h 55m

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Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• 
  Zhao Dan

  Nie Er
• 
  Ruifang Zhang

  Zheng Leidian
• 
  Jun Jiang

  Su Ping
• 
  Yongping Sun

  Xiao long
• 
  Deng Nan

  Lao Jiang
• 
  Zhao Shuyin

  Jiang Sao
• 
  Wang Bei

  Wan Qianhong
• 
  Xia Tian

  Zhao Meinong
• 
  Gao Zheng

  Li Tianyin
• 
  Han Tao

  Cabaret boss
• 
  Huang Zongying

  Feng Feng
• 
  Hong Xia

  Gao Tianren

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