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The Founding of an Army
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The Founding of an Army

2017 · 133 min History War Action
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

In the crucible of 1927, as revolution simmers across a fractured land, a disparate group of idealists and soldiers gathers. Their mission is not just to fight, but to forge an entirely new kind of force from the ashes of defeat. This sweeping historical war epic from 2017 charts the desperate, brutal birth of a legend. Through fire, strategy, and immense sacrifice, a ragtag collection evolves into the disciplined core of an army that would change history. Action punctuates the political struggle, depicting not only large-scale battles but the intimate, costly decisions that define a movement's soul. It is a visceral origin story of institution and iron will.

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The director constructs an epic narrative where each sequence carries historical gravity. The visual approach emphasizes the era's austerity, with cinematography that conveys the tension of foundational moments.

This appeals to viewers who appreciate detailed battle sequences and political context. One experiences the passage of time through characters caught at history's turning point. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

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Best watched alone on a quiet evening for historical immersion.

🎭 Cast

Liu Ye

Liu Ye

Mao Zedong

Zhu Yawen

Zhu Yawen

Zhou Enlai

Huang Zhizhong

Huang Zhizhong

Zhu De

Chen Xiao

Chen Xiao

Ren Bisshi

Wang Jingchun

Wang Jingchun

He Long

Ou Hao

Ou Hao

Ye Ting

Liu Haoran

Liu Haoran

Su Yu

Ma Tianyu

Ma Tianyu

Lin Biao

Zhang Yixing

Zhang Yixing

Lu Deming

Li Yifeng

Li Yifeng

He Chang Gong

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