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The Battle at Lake Changjin

The Battle at Lake Changjin

Drama · War · 2021

Korean War, winter 1950. In the frozen and snowy area of Changjin Lake, a bloody battle is about to begin between the elite troops of the United States and China.

Movie details

The Battle at Lake Changjin

“Do they fall out of the goddamn sky?”

2021 Drama · War 2h 58m

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6.3 / 10

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Korean War, winter 1950. In the frozen and snowy area of Changjin Lake, a bloody battle is about to begin between the elite troops of the United States and China.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Chen Kaige · Tsui Hark · Dante Lam Chiu-yin

Written by

Lan Xiaolong · Huang Jianxin

Wu Jing

Wu Jing

Wu Qianli

Jackson Yee

Jackson Yee

Wu Wanli

Duan Yihong

Duan Yihong

Tan Ziwei

Zhu Yawen

Zhu Yawen

Mei Sheng

Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee

Colonel Allan MacLean

Jerry Lee

Jerry Lee

Yu Congrong

J

John F. Cruz

General O.P. Smith

Court is in session

Put The Battle at Lake Changjin on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.