Movie: Death Ray on Coral Island

Top 5 Billed Cast

Qiao Qi
Qiao Qi

马太博士

Zhihao Ling
Zhihao Ling

Zhao Qian

Zhen Qiao
Zhen Qiao

Chen Tianhong

Ma Junqin
Ma Junqin

Meng Na

Qiu Yuefeng
Qiu Yuefeng

马莱斯歇

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1980-01-01

  • Average

    5.2

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
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  • Languages:

    普通话

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