The Second Handshake (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, The Second Handshake is a drama film directed by Dong Kena, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Movie adaptation of a wildly popular hand-copied unpublished novel by Zhang Yang during the Cultural Revolution that was later rehabilitated and officially published in 1979.
Who’s in it. The Second Handshake stars Xie Fang, Tai Kang and Yuan Mei.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Second Handshake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Second Handshake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Second Handshake (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Second Handshake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Second Handshake?
- The Second Handshake stars Xie Fang, Tai Kang and Yuan Mei.
- When was The Second Handshake released?
- The Second Handshake was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.