Nanking
“The true story of how a few brave souls saved the lives of thousands.”
The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese. In the midst of this horror, a small group of Western expatriates banded together to save 250,000. Nanking shows the tremendous impact individuals can make on the course of history.
Where to watch Nanking in United States
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Where is Nanking streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Nanking
Nanking is a 2007 English-language documentary, drama and history film directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman. The cast is led by Hugo Armstrong, Rosalind Chao, Stephen Dorff. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Nanking was produced by thinkfilm, HBO Documentary Films, and Fortissimo Films and made in United States of America. It was released on February 10, 2007, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman
- Writers
- Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman, Elisabeth Bentley
- Release date
- February 10, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- thinkfilm, HBO Documentary Films, Fortissimo Films
Nanking cast & crew
Nanking was directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman and written by Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman, and Elisabeth Bentley.
The cast features Hugo Armstrong as John Magee, Rosalind Chao as Chang Yu Zheng, Stephen Dorff as Lewis Smythe, John Getz as George Fitch, Mariel Hemingway as Minnie Vautrin, and Michelle Krusiec as Yang Shu Ling.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Buddy Squires and it was produced by Bill Guttentag and Michael Jacobs.
Is Nanking worth watching?
Nanking holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 53 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, drama, and history, Nanking is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Nanking
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Cast of Nanking
Hugo Armstrong
John Magee
Rosalind Chao
Chang Yu Zheng
Stephen Dorff
Lewis Smythe
John Getz
George Fitch
Mariel Hemingway
Minnie Vautrin
Michelle Krusiec
Yang Shu Ling
Chris Mulkey
Mills McCallum
Woody Harrelson
Bob Wilson
Jürgen Prochnow
John Rabe
Leah Lewis
Banner Girl (uncredited)
Robert Wu
Li Pu
Mark Valley
Stage Manager
Nanking — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nanking in United States?
Nanking is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Nanking in?
Nanking is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nanking?
Nanking runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is Nanking rated?
Nanking is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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