Breaking with Old Ideas (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1975, Breaking with Old Ideas is a drama and history film directed by Wenhua Li, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of the Communist Labour College that opened in the 1960s. Long Guozheng, an emissary from the Communist government and Li Jinfeng, a female peasant student, must fight against the school's more conservative elements. In the film's climax, Li is put on trial and is about to be expelled from the school when she is saved by a pronouncement from Chairman Mao himself.
Who’s in it. Breaking with Old Ideas stars Zhenqing Guo as 龙国正, Suya Wang as 李金凤, Xiying Wen as 唐明 and Cunzhuang Ge as 孙子清, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Breaking with Old Ideas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking with Old Ideas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking with Old Ideas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking with Old Ideas (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breaking with Old Ideas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breaking with Old Ideas worth watching?
- Breaking with Old Ideas holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking with Old Ideas?
- Breaking with Old Ideas stars Zhenqing Guo, Suya Wang, Xiying Wen, Cunzhuang Ge and Zhang Zheng.
- When was Breaking with Old Ideas released?
- Breaking with Old Ideas was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.