The True Story of Ah Q
Based on the 1921 novella of the same name by one of China's most well-known modern writers, Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), the True Story of Ah Q is set during the 1911 revolution. Ah Q is a lowly peasant who wants to rise above his class, or at least get out of his grinding poverty. At first he thinks the way to do it is by marrying into a better station in life; later, he joins the revolution as he feels that is the only way he and others like him can transcend poverty. In this film version of Lu Xun's story, the character of Ah Q might benefit from a more rounded humanity to make him appealing to those not familiar with the harsh environment in China before the 1911 revolution.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 阿Ｑ正传
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1981-06-04
- Runtime: 125 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (11 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Shanghai Film Studio
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3273
- Languages: Mandarin
Cast & Crew
Yan Shunkai
as A Qiu
Li Wei
as Master Zhao
Yikang Jin
as The Fake Foreign Devil
Wang Suya
as Wu Ma
Youyun Zhang
as The Little Nun
Li Dingbao
as Lu Xun
Baohe Yang
as Shopkeeper
Fuming Bao
as Master Zhao's son
Xi Chen
as Candidate Bai
Guangyao Chi
as County Magistrate
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The True Story of Ah Q?▼
The True Story of Ah Q is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1981-06-04.
Who are the main actors in The True Story of Ah Q?▼
The main cast includes Yan Shunkai, Li Wei, Yikang Jin, Wang Suya, Youyun Zhang, .
Where can I watch The True Story of Ah Q online?▼
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Is The True Story of Ah Q based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The True Story of Ah Q?▼
The True Story of Ah Q has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 11 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The True Story of Ah Q?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The True Story of Ah Q?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Shanghai Film Studio. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The True Story of Ah Q filmed?▼
The True Story of Ah Q was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The True Story of Ah Q?▼
The total runtime of The True Story of Ah Q is 125 minutes.
Is The True Story of Ah Q suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The True Story of Ah Q?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The True Story of Ah Q.
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