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Back to 1942

Back to 1942

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2012 2h 25m6.7

Back to 1942

“History should never be forgotten.”

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In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.

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DirectorFeng Xiaogang
ScreenplayLiu Zhenyun
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 1, 2012
CountryChina
Languagezh
Runtime2h 25m
BudgetN/A
Revenue$311
Rating⭐ 6.7 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes84
GenresWar, Drama
StudioJCE Movies, Chongoing Film Group
Original一九四二

Photos8

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Cast

Zhang Guoli

Zhang Guoli

Fan Dianyuan

Xu Fan

Xu Fan

Hua Zhi

Zhang Mo

Zhang Mo

Shuan Zhu

Zhang Hanyu

Zhang Hanyu

An Ximan

Chen Daoming

Chen Daoming

Jiang Jieshi

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Theodore Harold White

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Bishop Megan

Wang Ziwen

Wang Ziwen

Xing Xing

Fan Wei

Fan Wei

Lao Ma

Feng Yuanzheng

Feng Yuanzheng

Xia Lu

Alec Su

Alec Su

Song Ziwen

Li Xuejian

Li Xuejian

Li Peiji

Lü Zhong

Lü Zhong

Zhang Fang's Mother

Qiao Zhenyu

Qiao Zhenyu

Secretary Han

Ke Lan

Ke Lan

Song Meiling

Li Qian

Li Qian

Master Fan's Daughter-in-Law

Zhao Yi

Zhao Yi

Master Fan's Son

Alfred Hsing

Alfred Hsing

Refugee

Zhang Shaohua

Zhang Shaohua

Xia Lu's Mother

Duan Yihong

Duan Yihong

Chen Bulei

Zhang Guoqiang

Zhang Guoqiang

Guo Jiquao

Du Chun

Du Chun

Chiang Kai-shek's Confidential Secretary

Tian Xiaojie

Tian Xiaojie

Middle-aged Officer

Yu Zhen

Yu Zhen

Jiang Dingwen

Miura Kenichi

Miura Kenichi

Takahashi Jirou

🎭

Takagi Sadahiro

Japanese Soldier

🎭

Yoneoka Hirosumi

Japanese Cook

Zhu Yongteng

Zhu Yongteng

Staff Officer

Yu Fei

Yu Fei

Lao Ma's Sidekick

Lin Yongjian

Lin Yongjian

Lao Yue

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Frequently Asked Questions about Back to 1942

Where can I watch Back to 1942?

Back to 1942 (2012) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Back to 1942 about?

In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms,...

Who directed Back to 1942?

Back to 1942 (2012) was directed by Feng Xiaogang. The film is a War, Drama production with a runtime of 2h 25m, rated 6.7/10.

How long is Back to 1942?

Back to 1942 runs 2h 25m (145 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.7/10 from 84 votes. Genre: War, Drama.

Is Back to 1942 worth watching?

Back to 1942 is rated 6.7/10 by 84 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for War and Drama fans.