Death Ray on Coral Island
5.0
Said to be the first science-fiction film produced in China (and perhaps having its North American theatrical premiere in Future Imperfect?), Death Ray on Coral Island spares no bile, camp, or latent envy in portraying America as the cunning archenemy that will stop at nothing—industrial espionage, assassinations, even ballroom dancing—to steal China’s futuristic weaponry. The film occupies a pivotal moment in China’s modern history, representing a legacy of the Great Cultural Revolution and a harbinger of the nation’s ascension on the global economic stage. Courtesy of the China Film Archive and Shanghai Film Group.
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Cast
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Qiao Qi
马太博士
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Zhihao Ling
Zhao Qian
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Li Nong
A Mang
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Bang piao
神凤威龙
Zhang Hongmei
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Spring in a Small Town
Zhen Qiao
Chen Tianhong
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Saving Mother
国乐大典
Ma Junqin
Meng Na
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Lurk
乌龙山剿匪记
Qiu Yuefeng
马莱斯歇
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The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven
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Zhang Hongmei Director
First release January 1, 1980 · Produced in China · Production Shanghai Film Studios
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Shanghai Film Studio
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Shanghai Film Studios
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China
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Original title
珊瑚岛上的死光
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
China · January 1, 1980
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