description The Eight Hundred Overview
The Eight Hundred depicts the 1937 defense of Sihang Warehouse by the Nationalist Revolutionary Army against a Japanese assault during the Battle of Shanghai. The film portrays a specific event in the Second Sino-Japanese War, showcasing Chinese forces’ resistance in the early stages of conflict. It features a cast including Huang Zhizhong and Oho Ou.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info The Eight Hundred Specifications
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Year | 2020 |
help The Eight Hundred FAQ
What historical battle is shown in The Eight Hundred?
The Eight Hundred depicts the 1937 defense of Sihang Warehouse during the Battle of Shanghai. Chinese Nationalist soldiers held the warehouse against the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Who directed The Eight Hundred?
Guan Hu directed The Eight Hundred, which was released in 2020. The large ensemble includes Zhang Yi, Huang Zhizhong, Ou Hao, and Wang Qianyuan.
Why is Sihang Warehouse important in The Eight Hundred?
Sihang Warehouse stood across the Suzhou Creek from the foreign concessions, making the defense visible to international observers. That location turned the soldiers' resistance into a powerful propaganda and morale event.
What language is The Eight Hundred in?
The film is primarily in Mandarin Chinese, with other languages appearing in scenes involving foreign observers and the international concessions. It is a Chinese war epic focused on the Nationalist soldiers defending Shanghai.
explore Explore More
Similar to The Eight Hundred
See all arrow_forwardReviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.