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Back to 1942

Back to 1942

History should never be forgotten.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 一九四二
  • Genres: War, Drama
  • Release Date: 2012-11-01
  • Runtime: 145 minutes
  • Rating: 6.57/10 (79 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $311
  • Production Companies: JCE Movies, Chongoing Film Group, Bon Voyage Film Studio, Shanghai Media Group, Zhejiang Film & Television, Hunan Broadcasting System, Anhui Broadcasting Corp., Beijing TV Station, Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Group Corporation, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Media Asia Film Production
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.6543
  • Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, English

Cast & Crew

Zhang Guoli

Zhang Guoli

as Fan Dianyuan

Xu Fan

Xu Fan

as Hua Zhi

Zhang Mo

Zhang Mo

as Shuan Zhu

Zhang Hanyu

Zhang Hanyu

as An Ximan

Chen Daoming

Chen Daoming

as Jiang Jieshi

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

as Theodore Harold White

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

as Bishop Megan

Wang Ziwen

Wang Ziwen

as Xing Xing

Fan Wei

Fan Wei

as Lao Ma

Feng Yuanzheng

Feng Yuanzheng

as Xia Lu

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Trailers & Clips

Back to 1942 (Yi jiu si er) (2012) Trailer

Back To 1942 (WAR Movie - Adrien Brody) - Trailer

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Keywords

chinadrought

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back to 1942?

Back to 1942 is a War, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2012-11-01.

Who are the main actors in Back to 1942?

The main cast includes Zhang Guoli, Xu Fan, Zhang Mo, Zhang Hanyu, Chen Daoming, .

Where can I watch Back to 1942 online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Back to 1942 is available.

Is Back to 1942 based on a true story?

History should never be forgotten.

What is the IMDb rating of Back to 1942?

Back to 1942 has an IMDb rating of 6.57/10 based on 79 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Back to 1942?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $311 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Back to 1942?

The soundtrack was composed by JCE Movies, Chongoing Film Group, Bon Voyage Film Studio, Shanghai Media Group, Zhejiang Film & Television, Hunan Broadcasting System, Anhui Broadcasting Corp., Beijing TV Station, Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Group Corporation, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Media Asia Film Production. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Back to 1942 filmed?

Back to 1942 was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Back to 1942?

The total runtime of Back to 1942 is 145 minutes.

Is Back to 1942 suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Back to 1942?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Back to 1942.

Does Back to 1942 have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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