The Captain (2019 Film)
''The Captain'' () is a 2019 Chinese disaster-adventure film co-produced, co-cinematographed and directed by Andrew Lau, which stars Zhang Hanyu, Oho Ou, Du Jiang, Yuan Quan, Zhang Tian'ai, Li Qin, Zhang Yamei, and Yang Qiru. The film is based on the Sichuan Airlines Flight 8633 incident. The film was released in China on September 30, 2019 and received generally positive reviews. Cast * Zhang Hanyu as Liu Changjian * Oho Ou as Xu Yichen * Du Jiang as Liang Dong * Yuan Quan as Bi Nan * Zhang Tian'ai as Huang Jia * Li Qin as Zhou Yawen * Zhang Yamei as Zhang Qiuyue * Yang Qiru as Yang Hui * Gao Ge as Wu Yan Cameos * Huang Zhizhong * Xiao Ai * Li Xian * Zhu Yawen * Chen Shu * Kan Qingzi * Jiao Junyan * Angelababy * Guan Xiaotong * Meng Ziyi * Wu Yue * Zhang Xiaoqian * Feng Wenjuan * Yu Kailei * Li Mincheng * Yu Jieping * Yu Shibin * Li Xinlin * Zhang Lei Production Background On 14 May 2018, Flight 8633 took off from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport at 6: ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Andrew Lau
Andrew Lau Wai-keung ( zh, t=劉偉強, born 4 April 1960) is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and cinematographer. Lau began his career in the 1980s and 1990s, serving as a cinematographer to filmmakers such as Ringo Lam, Wong Jing and Wong Kar-wai. In the 1990s, Lau decided to have more creative freedom as a cinematographer by becoming a film director and film producer, producer. Apart from making films in his native Hong Kong, Lau has also made films in China, Korea and the United States. A highly prolific filmmaker, Lau has made films in a variety of genres, and is most notable in the West for his Hong Kong action cinema, action and crime films which include the Young and Dangerous (series), ''Young and Dangerous'' film series, the ''Infernal Affairs'' trilogy (the latter co-directed together with Alan Mak (director), Alan Mak), and ''Revenge of the Green Dragons'' (executive produced by Martin Scorsese). Early life Andrew Lau was born 4 April 1960, and is one of six s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Huang Zhizhong
Huang Zhizhong, () born 5 March 1969 in Tianjin, China is a Chinese actor. Background Huang was a basketball player at a young age. After he retired from basketball team, he worked in Tianjin Textile manufacturing factory as a Machinist fitter. Later, he enter Tianjin Trade union Academy for a short training. In 1991, Huang attended the Central Academy of Drama, where he graduated in 1995. He has since gone on to star in numerous TV dramas and films, he is famous known by most audience since historical TV series The Road We Have Taken 2009. Filmography *''Ming Dynasty in 1566'' (2007) *''My War'' (2016) *''Our Time Will Come'' (2017) *''The Founding of an Army'' (2017) *''Line Walker 2'' (2019) *'' The Captain'' (2019) *''The Eight Hundred'' 八佰 (2019) *''Royal Nirvana ''Royal Nirvana '' () is a 2019 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Xue Man Liang Yuan. It stars Luo Jin and Li Yitong. It started airing on Youku from November 12, 2019. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Zhang Lei (actor)
Zhang Lei (born 20 December 1972), is a Chinese actor best known for his role as "journalist Ga Yu" in the 2004 Movie Kekexili: Mountain Patrol film by Chinese director Lu Chuan (陆川). He is currently an artist of National Theatre Company of China - NTCC (中国国家话剧院). Early life Zhang was born in Ürümqi City, Xinjiang Province, China. He graduated from the Department of Stage Arts at the Central Academy of Drama in 1999. Career In 2003, Zhang take his role as Ga Yu in the film Kekexili: Mountain Patrol filmed by Chinese director Lu Chuan Lu Chuan (born 8 February 1971) is a Chinese filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He is the son of novelist Lu Tianming (). Education Educated at the in Nanjing, Lu spent two years serving in the Army as a secretary to a general. After his time ... (陆川) based on true events. Kekexili: Mountain Patrol is more or less told from the point of view of Ga yu, an ambitious young journalist from Beijing whose idea to re ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Feng Wenjuan
Feng Wenjuan (; born 20 August 1989) is a Chinese actress best known for her role in a number of films, including ''The Last Tycoon'' (2012), ''Operation Mekong'' (2016), and ''Project Gutenberg'' (2017). Early life and education Feng was born in Baoding, Hebei, on 20 August 1989, and graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2012. Acting career In 2012, Feng made her film debut in ''The Last Tycoon'', for which she received Best New Performer nomination at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards. Feng made her television debut in ''The Lure of Cloud'' (2013), playing Yu Wen. Feng starred with Zhu Zhu, Shi Yufei, and Yang Feiyang, in Raymond Yip's suspense thriller film ''Tales of Mystery''. In 2015, she had key supporting role in ''Flying Swords of Dragon Gate'', a wuxia television series based on Tsui Hark's film of the same name. In 2016, for her role as Guo Bing in ''Operation Mekong'', Feng was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 34th Hundred Flowers Awards ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Zhang Xiaoqian
Zhang Xiaoqian (; December 28, 1897 – August 8, 1987), also known as Hsiao-ch'ien Chang, was a Chinese gastroenterologist who is considered the founder of gastroenterology in China. He served as President of Hsiang-Ya Medical College and Vice President of Peking Union Medical College, and was a founding member of both Academia Sinica and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Biography Zhang was born in Changsha, Hunan on December 28, 1897. He graduated from Changjun High School and entered Hsiang-Ya Medical College in 1914, from which he graduated with an M.D. in 1921. He became a chief resident physician at Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) Hospital in 1924. He went to the U.S. for further education at Johns Hopkins University for one year. Zhang became an Associate in Medicine at PUMC in 1932, and engaged in medical research at Stanford University the next year. He returned to China in 1934. After the Second Sino-Japanese War began in 1937, he left Beijing for his hometown ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wu Yue (actor)
Wu Yue (born 25 April 1976) is a Chinese film and television series actor. Some of his more notable roles include Chen Zhen in ''Huo Yuanjia'' and ''Jingwu Yingxiong Chen Zhen'' (2001); Di Yun in '' Lian Cheng Jue'' (2004); Sun Wukong in ''Journey to the West'' (2011); Ariq Böke in ''The Legend of Kublai Khan'' (2013); and Wan Zonghua in '' Ip Man 4'' (2019). Wu enrolled in the Central Academy of Drama in 1997 and graduated in 2001. Apart from acting, he practises martial arts and holds a National Martial Arts Championship grade in wushu. He is currently a member of the National Theatre Company of China. He also wrote lyrics and performed songs for some of the films and television series he acted in. Filmography Film Television Variety show Theater Discography Accolades * National Martial Arts Championship, Seventh National Games (1993) * Champion in bajiquan category, National Wushu Championship (1994) * Silver Medal (representing Ningxia province), Fifth Nati ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Meng Ziyi
Meng Ziyi (; born 5 December 1995) is a Chinese actress. She is known for her roles as Mu Nianci in ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' (2017), Ye Hongyu in ''Ever Night'' (2018) and Wen Qing in '' The Untamed'' (2019). Career In 2016, Meng made her acting debut in the historical fiction television series ''God of War, Zhao Yun'', and gained attention for her role as the female lead's attendant and close friend. In 2017, Meng became known after starring in the wuxia drama ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' as Mu Nianci. In 2018, Meng played lead roles in the romance web dramas ''Double Life'' and ''Starlight''. She then starred in romance melodrama ''All Out of Love'', playing the role of an antagonist. The same year, she starred in the fantasy historical drama ''Ever Night'', gaining attention for her performance as a strong and independent swordswoman. In 2019, Meng starred in the xianxia drama '' The Untamed'', based on the novel ''Mo Dao Zu Shi ''Mo Dao Zu Shi'' () is ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Guan Xiaotong
Guan Xiaotong (; born 17 September 1997) is a Chinese actress and singer of Manchu descent. She is known for her roles in films '' The Left Ear'' and ''Shadow''; and the television series ''To Be a Better Man''. From an early age, her family encouraged a passion for the arts, and she first starred in Nuan at the age of four. Forbes China listed Guan under their Asia 2017 list which consisted of 30 influential people under 30 years old who have had a substantial effect in their fields. Known as the "Nation's Daughter" in China, Guan is regarded as one of the " Four Dan Actresses of the post-90s Generation" and as one of the "New Four Dan actresses of the "post-'95s" Generation" by CCTV. Biography Guan was born to a family of actors in Beijing. Her father, Guan Shaozeng, was an actor, and her grandfather, Guan Xuezeng was the founder of Beijing Qinshu. From an early age, her family encouraged a passion for the arts, and she first starred in ''Nuan'' at the age of four. In 2016, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Angelababy
Angela Yeung Wing (; born 28 February 1989), better known by her stage name Angelababy, is a Hong Kong model, actress and singer. In 2013, she was chosen by ''Southern Metropolis Daily'' as one of the New Four Dan Actresses. In 2016, she won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the blockbuster film '' Mojin: The Lost Legend''. She is a cast member of variety show Keep Running. Early life Angelababy was born in Shanghai, China to a Shanghainese mother and a father from Hong Kong, who is of half German and half Chinese descent. Her birth name is Yang Ying (Cantonese: Yeung Wing). Her father runs a fashion business in Shanghai. She gained an interest in fashion as a child under her father's influence. She said in an interview, "Even though he er fathersells more mature clothes, I loved going to his store and trying on new outfits and mixing and matching them. It was fun. I think that's how I developed a passion for fashion". Yang moved to Hong ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jiao Junyan
Jiao Junyan (; born 6 May 1987) is a Chinese actress, best known for her role as Fang Huihui on ''When Larry Met Mary'' (2016) and has also starred in a number of films and television series, including '' Love Is Not Blind'' (2011), ''Editorial Department Story'' (2013), ''Lala's Shining Days'' (2013), ''Bunshinsaba 3'' (2014), ''Noble Aspirations'' (2016), ''Medical Examiner Dr. Qin'' (2016), and ''Detective Dee'' (2017). Early life and education Jiao was born in Ma'anshan, Anhui, on May 6, 1987. She graduated from Beijing Film Academy, where she majored in acting. Acting career Jiao made her television debut in ''Newcomers to the Middle-Aged'' (2009). Her first role in a movie came with the romance film ''Rest on Your Shoulder''. In 2010, she appeared in ''Tea House'', a television adaptation based on the drama of the same name by Lao She. The same year, she starred in the spy drama ''Eternal Wave''. Jiao next starred in the romance television series ''Never Say Goodbye'' (20 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kan Qingzi
Kan Qingzi (, born 15 April 1988) is a Chinese actress. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy. Career In 2008, Kan made her acting debut in the television series '' The Dream of Red Mansions'' based on the novel by the same name by Cao Xueqin. She then portrayed young Empress Dowager Cixi in the 2010 historical drama ''The Firmament of the Pleiades ''. In 2011, Kan became known to audience for her role in the historical romance comedy ''New My Fair Princess''. In 2013, Kan gained recognition for her performance as a black-bellied in the romance drama ''Shining Days''. In 2014, Kan starred in the period romance drama ''Moment in Peking'' based on Lin Yutang's novel of the same name. The same year, she played the lead role in the horror film ''Enchanted Doll''. In 2016, Kan starred in the spy drama ''Sparrow''. The drama received critical acclaim for its performance and storyline, and became the highest rated war drama to date with a peak rating of 2.46. Kan was nominat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chen Shu (actress)
Chen Shu (born 3 September 1977) is a Chinese singer and actress. Early life and education Chen was born Chen Shu () in Huangshi, Hubei, in a musical family, the daughter of Chen Zongshan (), a dancer in Huangshi. Her maternal grandparents were professors at Hubei University. Chen studied at Medium Dance School affiliated to Beijing Dance Academy and worked as an actress in China Song and Dance Ensemble from 1992 to 1999. Chen graduated from Central Academy of Drama in 2001, where she majored in acting. Career After graduation, Chen joined the National Theatre Company of China. Chen made her acting debut in ''Urban Sky'' (2000), playing Mao Xiaoqi. Chen's first film role was uncredited appearance in the film ''Vast Sky'' (2002). In 2008, Chen starred as Bai Liusu in the romantic comedy television series ''Love in a Fallen City'', adapted from Eileen Chang's novel of the same title. That same year, she had a cameo appearance in ''The Founding of a Republic'', a historical film ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |