Sha jia bang (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Sha jia bang is a war and music film directed by Wu Zhaodi, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A Chinese film featuring the Beijing Opera Troupe. The story is set during the War of Resistance in Japanese-occupied territory to the west of Shanghai. Shajiabang is a small market town on the marshy reed-fringed shore of Lake Yangcheng where Aqing, who is secretly a Communist Party member, works in a small tea-house patronised by officers of the puppet "Loyal and Just National Salvation Army". Unbeknown to her patrons, Aqing is helping care for eighteen wounded soldiers of the New Fourth Army who are hiding in the marshes...
Who’s in it. Sha jia bang stars Tan Yuanshou as Guo Jianguang, Ma Changli as Diao Deyi, Wan Yiying as Sha Nai Nai and Hong Xuefei as A Qing, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sha jia bang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sha jia bang tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sha jia bang (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sha jia bang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sha jia bang?
- Sha jia bang stars Tan Yuanshou, Ma Changli, Wan Yiying, Hong Xuefei and He Yongying.
- When was Sha jia bang released?
- Sha jia bang was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.