The Message (2009)
After a series of assassinations in Nanking, a Japanese spy master gathers a group of suspects in a mansion, then a tense cat-and-mouse game erupts as the Chinese agent tries to keep his or her identity a secret.
Director: Chen Kuofu, Gao Qunshu
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: September 22, 2009
Cast
- Zhou Xun - Gu Xiaomeng
- Zhang Hanyu - Wu Zhiguo
- Li Bingbing - Li Ningyu
- Huang Xiaoming - Takeda / Wutian
- Wang Zhiwen - Wang Daoxiang
- Alec Su - Bai Xiaonian
- Ying Da - Jin Shenghuo
- Shi Zhaoqi - Commander Zhao
- Duan Yihong - Ye Jianbo
- Zhu Xu - Mr. Fan
Screenplay
- Chen Kuofu (Screenplay)
- Mai Jia (Novel)
Music: Michiru Oshima
Cinematography: Jake Pollock
Editing: Xiao Yang
Production: Huayi Brothers Media Corporation
Country: China
Language: 普通话
Box Office: $35M
Original Language: zh
Keywords
china, espionage, world war ii, code breaking, japanese occupation of china
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Message about?
- After a series of assassinations in Nanking, a Japanese spy master gathers a group of suspects in a mansion, then a tense cat-and-mouse game erupts as the Chinese agent tries to keep his or her identity a secret.
- Who directed The Message?
- The Message was directed by Chen Kuofu, Gao Qunshu.
- Who stars in The Message?
- The Message stars Zhou Xun, Zhang Hanyu, Li Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, Wang Zhiwen, Alec Su.
- How long is The Message?
- The Message has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is The Message?
- The Message is a Drama, Thriller film.
- How much did The Message gross?
- The Message grossed $35M worldwide.
- Where was The Message produced?
- The Message was produced in China.