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Nie Er

19621h 55mZheng Jun-li

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Shot in gorgeous color, this fascinating communist flipside to fifties Hollywood music biopics chronicles the life and tragic early death of Nie Er, the composer of the PRC’s national anthem.

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What is Nie Er (1962) about?

Shot in gorgeous color, this fascinating communist flipside to fifties Hollywood music biopics chronicles the life and tragic early death of Nie Er, the composer of the PRC’s national anthem.

Who stars in Nie Er?

Nie Er stars Zhao Dan (Nie Er), Ruifang Zhang (Zheng Leidian), Jun Jiang (Su Ping), Yongping Sun (Xiao long), Deng Nan (Lao Jiang). The film was directed by Zheng Jun-li.

How long is Nie Er?

Nie Er has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962.

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