The Stars are Bright Tonight (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, The Stars are Bright Tonight is a drama film directed by Xie Tieli.
What it’s about. In the winter of 1948, the Huaihai battlefield. The telephone operator Yuxiang (played by Huang Xiaolei) rescued the rural girl Yuxiang (played by Li Xiuming) who was about to hang herself during the mission. Yuxiang has nothing to do with her, and she is willing to accept her personally and tell her sufferings of being homeless.
Who’s in it. The Stars are Bright Tonight stars Li Xiu-Ming, Tang Guoqiang, Zhao Fuyu and Baoxun.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Stars are Bright Tonight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stars are Bright Tonight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stars are Bright Tonight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stars are Bright Tonight (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stars are Bright Tonight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stars are Bright Tonight worth watching?
- The Stars are Bright Tonight holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stars are Bright Tonight?
- The Stars are Bright Tonight stars Li Xiu-Ming, Tang Guoqiang, Zhao Fuyu and Baoxun.
- When was The Stars are Bright Tonight released?
- The Stars are Bright Tonight was released in 1980.