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A Long Shot

A Long Shot

20245.91h 57m

Overview

Inspired by a shocking incident at a factory in northeastern China in the mid-90s, this astonishing debut film portrays people struggling amidst rapid changes in the status quo. The production of the gunfight in the latter part is superb. A surprising directorial debut on a large scale.

Directed by Gao Peng
Written by Gao Peng, Wang Yu, Fang Chang
Produced by Liu Xiaozhao
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Top Cast

Zu Feng

Zu Feng

Gu Xuebing

Qin Hailu

Qin Hailu

Jin Yujia

Zhou Zhengjie

Zhou Zhengjie

Geng Xiaojun

Feng Lei

Feng Lei

Zhao Yongqiang

Shao Bing

Shao Bing

Tian Yonglie

He Jiaoshou

He Jiaoshou

Ba Lian

Yi Yunhe

Yi Yunhe

Hei San

About A Long Shot

A Long Shot is a drama, crime film released in 2024. Directed by Gao Peng, it stars Zu Feng, Qin Hailu, Zhou Zhengjie. Inspired by a shocking incident at a factory in northeastern China in the mid-90s, this astonishing debut film portrays people struggling amidst rapid changes in the status quo. The production of the gunfight in the latter part is superb. A surprising directorial debut on a large scale.

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