The Eight Hundred (2020) Direct

While soldiers fought and died on one side, wealthy civilians and international observers watched from the safety of the other side of the creek.

(2020) is a massive historical war epic that dramatizes the real-life 1937 defense of Shanghai's Sihang Warehouse . It was the first Chinese film shot entirely with IMAX cameras and became the highest-grossing film globally in 2020. 🎬 Film Overview Director: Guan Hu. Budget: Approximately $80 million. Genre: Historical War / Drama. Runtime: 147 minutes. The Eight Hundred (2020)

452 Chinese soldiers (publicly called "800" to deceive the enemy) defended a warehouse against 20,000 Japanese troops. While soldiers fought and died on one side,

Notable for building a 1:1 replica of the Sihang Warehouse and using 2,000 reels of green screen. 📖 Historical Context & Plot 🎬 Film Overview Director: Guan Hu

The defense was a symbolic move by Chiang Kai-shek to rally international support and boost domestic morale. 🎭 Main Cast & Characters The Eight Hundred (2020) - IMDb