Railroad Guerrilla (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1956, Railroad Guerrilla is a war film directed by Ming Zhao, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie is based on the true story, which happened in Shan-Dong Province of China during World War II. It is based on a collection of memoirs of the guerrilla members. Due to the fact that it happened during World War II and there was not much secrets, this movie is that it was more realistic than other movies in that many real names were used, and the actual site was not changed either like other war movies of the time. The drawback of the movie was that in the latter stage of World War II, the guerrilla force was developed into an impressive 400 plus members from its original beginning of 3, and it launched many major offensives against the enemy, but this part was not shown. The movie only concentrated on the time there were only several dozen members.
Who’s in it. Railroad Guerrilla stars Nan Deng, Ji Feng, Qin Yi as Aunt Fang Lin and Qi Feng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Railroad Guerrilla has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Railroad Guerrilla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Railroad Guerrilla tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Railroad Guerrilla (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Railroad Guerrilla change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Railroad Guerrilla worth watching?
- Railroad Guerrilla holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Railroad Guerrilla?
- Railroad Guerrilla stars Nan Deng, Ji Feng, Qin Yi, Qi Feng and Feng Zhe.
- When was Railroad Guerrilla released?
- Railroad Guerrilla was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.