Midnight (1981)
- CategoryDrama
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime2h 30m
- DirectorSang Hu
- IMDb Rating5
- Year1981
- Release dateJan 01, 1981
- StarsLi Rentang, Qiao Qi, Han Fei, Gu Yelu
Midnight
In 1930's Shanghai, Wu Sunpu, chief executive of the Shanghai Yuhua Silk Company, faces many struggles: with plant workers, with strikers, others in his industry, and most of all with bourgeois comprador Zhao Botao. Capitalists and other figures in Shanghai's industrial and commercial community come and go. The strategy finally comes down between Wu and Zhao. Zhao plans to take over Wu Sunpu's plant with support from Americans. Wu faces a choice of surrender to Zhao or bankruptcy. He considers suicide, but decides to go on vacation with his wife on Mount Lushan. When they leave Shanghai at midnight, Wu paces the deck of the ship, reviewing his life and fate.
Midnight Synopsis
Midnight (1981) holds a 5.0/10 audience rating on 1337x. This captivating Drama film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Sang Hu, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Li Rentang, Qiao Qi, Han Fei, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 2h 30m. In 1930's Shanghai, Wu Sunpu, chief executive of the Shanghai Yuhua Silk Company, faces many struggles: with plant workers, with strikers, others in his industry, and most of all with bourgeois compra...
