The Founding of a Republic 2009

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The tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

Tang Guoqiang

as Mao Zedong

Liu Jin

as Zhou Enlai

Wang Wufu

as Zhu De

Liu Sha

as Liu Shaoqi

Zhang Guoli

as Chiang Kai-shek

Andy Lau

as Yu Jishi

Donnie Yen

as Tian Han

Xu Qing

as Soong Ching-ling

Jackie Chan

as Reporter

Chen Kun

as Chiang Ching-kuo

Director:

Huang Jianxin

Writer:

Chen Bao-Guang, Wang Xing-Dong

Genres:

Drama,History

Release Date:

2009 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

138 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Founding of a Republic

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Tang Guoqiang

as Mao Zedong

Liu Jin

as Zhou Enlai

Wang Wufu

as Zhu De

Liu Sha

as Liu Shaoqi

Zhang Guoli

as Chiang Kai-shek

Andy Lau

as Yu Jishi

Donnie Yen

as Tian Han

Xu Qing

as Soong Ching-ling

Jackie Chan

as Reporter

Chen Kun

as Chiang Ching-kuo

Wang Jian

as Ren Bishi

Jin Xin

as Li Jishen

Jet Li

as Chen Shaokuan

Wang Bing

as Zhang Lan

Vivian Wu

as Song Meiling

Wang Xueqi

as Li Zongren

Yang Xiaodan

as Zhang Zhizhong

Donald Freeman

as Hurley

Li Qiang

as Chen Cheng

Hu Jun

as Gu Zhutong

Ning Jing

as CPPCC Representative

Zhang Ziyi

as Gong Peng

Vicky Zhao

as CPPCC Representative

Huang Xiaoming

as Li Yingiao

Zhang Hanyu

as Liu Congwen

Liu Ye

as Old Red Army Soldiers

Chen Baoguo

as Zhou Zhirou

Chen Daoming

as Yan Jinwen

Chen Kaige

as Feng Yuxiang

Deng Chao

as Xu Beihong

Chen Hong

as Reporter

Feng Xiaogang

as Du Yuesheng

Ge You

as Commander Shino

Feng Yuanzheng

as Fu Jingbo

Gong Beibi

as Female Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army

Guo Xiaodong

as Sentinel National Army

Eva Huang Shengyi

as Female Announcer

Jiang Wen

as Mao Renfeng

Leon Lai Ming

as Cai Tingkai

Tony Leung Ka-fai

as Representative of the People's Liberation Army

Miao Pu

as CPPCC Representative

Sun Honglei

as Reporter of Central Daily

Tao Zeru

as Wu Tiecheng

Tong Dawei

as Kong Lingkan

Wang Baoqiang

as Field Warrior

Wang Xuebing

as Old Red Army Soldiers

John Woo

as Liu Wenhui

Wu Gang

as Wen Yiduo

Xu Fan

as Liao Mengxing

You Liping

as Lin Biao

Chen Shu

as CPPCC Representative

Cao Kefan

as Wu Guozhen

Zhao Yong

as He Long

Liu Yiwei

as Li Huang

Fan Wei

as Guo Bencai

Zhang Jianya

as Chiang Kai-shek's Bodyguard

Sun Xing

as Du Yuming

Bi Yanjun

as Luo Longji

Liu Hua

as Officer at the School Entrance

Xu Huanshan

as Yu Youren

Ma Yue

as Yan Changlin

Li Bin

as He Xiangning

You Yongzhi

as Bai Chongxi

Ding Zhicheng

as Lu Guangsheng

Ying Da

as CPPCC Representative

Feng Gong

as CPPCC Representative

Guo Degang

as Photographer

Shen Aojun

as CPPCC Representative

Huang Wei

as Deng Yingchao

Yongli Che

as People's Liberation Army

Zong Liqun

as Peng Dehuai

Shi Xin

as Deng Xiaoping

Gu Wei

as Chen Yi

Xinghuo Zhong

as Huang Shaohong

Ge Cunzhuang

as Tan Pingshan

Mu Bai

as Gentleman

Xiaotong Che

as Liu Bocheng

John Woo

as National Army Officers

Wang Yajie

as Female Representative

Teddy Lin Wai-Kin

as National Army Officers

Xie Gang

as Gao Gang

Yang Ruoxi

as Female Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army

Wang Fuli

as CPPCC Representative

Hou Yong

as Zhang Wentian

Xiu Zongdi

as Fu Zuoyi

Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung

as Liu Bocheng

Chen Hao

as Fu Dongju

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