The Flowers of War (2011)
Movie 2h 26m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Released in 2011, The Flowers of War is a drama, history and war movie. It is directed by Zhang Yimou. The cast includes Christian Bale, Paul Schneider and Shigeo Kobayashi. The running time is 2h 26m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
67Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.
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Cast & crew
- Zhang YimouDirector
- Christian Baleas John Miller
- Paul Schneideras Terry
- Shigeo Kobayashias Lt. Kato
- Atsuro Watabeas Colonel Hasegawa
- Ni Nias Yu Mo
- Tong Daweias Major Li
- Zhang Xinyias Shujuan Meng
- Shawn Douas Chinese Soldier
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Questions about The Flowers of War
- What genre is The Flowers of War?
- The Flowers of War is categorised as Drama, History, War.
- Who stars in The Flowers of War?
- Christian Bale, Paul Schneider, Shigeo Kobayashi, Atsuro Watabe, Ni Ni appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Flowers of War?
- Zhang Yimou directed The Flowers of War.
- How long is The Flowers of War?
- The Flowers of War runs for 2h 26m (146 minutes).
- Is The Flowers of War worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Flowers of War?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
