Movie

Back to 1942

“History should never be forgotten.”

★ 6.7(85)20122h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Feng Xiaogang
Release date: 2012-11-01
Runtime: 2h 25m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $311
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: JCE Movies

Back to 1942 — trailer

About Back to 1942

Back to 1942 is a 2012 movie in the War and Drama genres, directed by Feng Xiaogang, starring Zhang Guoli, Xu Fan and Zhang Mo. It has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 85 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Back to 1942 in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.

Cast

Zhang Guoli

Fan Dianyuan

Xu Fan

Hua Zhi

Zhang Mo

Shuan Zhu

Zhang Hanyu

An Ximan

Chen Daoming

Jiang Jieshi

Adrien Brody

Theodore Harold White

Tim Robbins

Bishop Megan

Wang Ziwen

Xing Xing

Fan Wei

Lao Ma

Feng Yuanzheng

Xia Lu

Alec Su

Song Ziwen

Li Xuejian

Li Peiji

Themes & keywords

chinadrought

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Back to 1942 in Mexico?+

Back to 1942 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Back to 1942 on Netflix?+

Back to 1942 is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Back to 1942?+

Back to 1942 has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

Who stars in Back to 1942?+

Back to 1942 stars Zhang Guoli, Xu Fan, Zhang Mo, Zhang Hanyu and Chen Daoming.

When did Back to 1942 come out?+

Back to 1942 is a 2012 movie directed by Feng Xiaogang.

What genre is Back to 1942?+

Back to 1942 is War and Drama film.

Who directed Back to 1942?+

Back to 1942 was directed by Feng Xiaogang.