Storm Over the Yangtse River (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1969, Storm Over the Yangtse River is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Storm over the Yangtze River tells the true story of undercover intelligence agent "Yangtze Number One" and his colleagues in Jianli County of Hubei Province, who risk their lives to carry out the "Dead Bridge Plan" to secure the "Yangtze 180 Blockade". The film garnered 4 awards at the 1969 Golden Horse Awards, including Best Leading Actor and Best Leading Actress.
Who’s in it. Storm Over the Yangtse River stars Li Li-Hua as Zhuo Jian Chen, Ko Chun-Hsiung as Li Tiesheng, Ou Wei as Captain Miyamoto and Peter Yang Kwan as Wang Dan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Storm Over the Yangtse River has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Storm Over the Yangtse River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Storm Over the Yangtse River tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Storm Over the Yangtse River (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Storm Over the Yangtse River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Storm Over the Yangtse River worth watching?
- Storm Over the Yangtse River holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Storm Over the Yangtse River?
- Storm Over the Yangtse River stars Li Li-Hua, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Ou Wei, Peter Yang Kwan and Tsui Fu-Sheng.
- When was Storm Over the Yangtse River released?
- Storm Over the Yangtse River was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.