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Nanking

R20071h 28mBill Guttentag,Dan Sturman
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 76

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"The true story of how a few brave souls saved the lives of thousands."

The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese. In the midst of this horror, a small group of Western expatriates banded together to save 250,000. Nanking shows the tremendous impact individuals can make on the course of history.

DocumentaryDramaHistory
RescueRapeChinese WomanNanking Massacre China 19371930sNankingJapanese Occupation Of China

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nanking (2007) about?

The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese. In the midst of this horror, a small group of Western expatriates banded together to save 250,000. Nanking shows the tremendous impact individuals can make on the course of history.

Who stars in Nanking?

Nanking stars Hugo Armstrong (John Magee), Rosalind Chao (Chang Yu Zheng), Stephen Dorff (Lewis Smythe), John Getz (George Fitch), Mariel Hemingway (Minnie Vautrin). The film was directed by Bill Guttentag.

How long is Nanking?

Nanking has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Is Nanking worth watching?

Nanking holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Documentary, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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