The Alley (1981)
Overview
The film is a powerful condemnation of the political radicalism of the Cultural Revolution and shows how ordinary people were victimized during a decade of turmoil.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | zh |
| Popularity | 1.308 |
Directed By
Yang Yanjin
Crew
Yang Yanjin
Xu Yinhua
Xu Junxin
Wu Tianren
Lin Bingsheng
Yang Hua
Ma Xiaohong
Gui Shaolin
Guo Jin
Zhang Fushan
Zhang Fushan
Liu Fan
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