rtg MPAA PG-13
The first Chinese film to receive Japanese financing.
Released in France January 9, 1991
Released in United States March 6, 1991 (Los Angeles)
Released in United States Spring March 6, 1991
Released in Israel March 8, 1991
Released in United States March 17, 1991 (New York City)
Released in United States March 22, 1991
Released in United States April 12, 1991 (Chicago)
Released in Norway June 6, 1991
Released in Denmark August 2, 1991
Released in United States November 16, 1991
Released in United States on Video November 16, 1991
Released in Spain December 5, 1990
Released in Belgium December 12, 1990
Released in Netherlands December 14, 1990
Released in Belgium December 12, 1990
Released in Denmark August 2, 1991
Released in England March 22, 1991
Released in France January 9, 1991
Released in Israel March 8, 1991
Released in Netherlands December 14, 1990
Released in Norway June 6, 1991
Released in Spain December 5, 1990
Released in United States April 12, 1991
Released in United States March 17, 1991
Released in United States March 22, 1991
Released in United States March 6, 1991
Released in United States November 16, 1991
Released in United States on Video November 16, 1991
Released in United States Spring March 6, 1991
China's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1990). Following its nomination, Chinese authorities attempted to withdraw the film from consideration due to director Zhang Yimou's renegade status in mainland China. His subsequent film, "Raise the Red Lantern" (China/Hong Kong/91), was submitted as Hong Kong's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1991).
Began shooting September 8, 1989.
Shown at Cannes Film Festival (in competition) May 20, 1990.
Shown at Filmfest Munich (International Program) June 22-29, 1991.
Shown at Hawaii International Film Festival November 25 - December 9, 1990.
Shown at London Film Festival November 8-25, 1990.
Shown at Melbourne Film Festival June 7-22, 1991.
Shown at Miami Film Festival February 5, 1991.
Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 23 - September 3, 1990.
Shown at New York Film Festival September 22 & 23, 1990.
Shown at Norwegian Film Festival in Haugesund August 18-25, 1991.
Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival January 8-13, 1991.
Shown at Sundance Film Festival (The Films of Zhang Yimou) in Park City, Utah January 16-26, 1992.
Shown at Telluride Film Festival August 31 - September 3, 1990.
Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 6-15, 1990.
Shown at Valladolid Film Festival, Spain October 19-28, 1990.
color
Dolby
rtg BBFC 15
