Gao Qunshu

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Gao Qunshu

Born March 7, 1966 · Hebei, China (age 60)

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Known For

The MessageThe Message · 2009
The Message
7.42009
MovieDramaThriller
After a series of assassinations in Nanking, a Japanese spy master gathers a group of suspects in a mansion, then a tense cat-and-mouse game erupts as the Chinese agent tries to keep his or her identity a secret.
Three Old BoysThree Old Boys · 2024
Three Old Boys
5.62024
MovieCrimeThriller
The masterminds behind the scenes attempted to unfreeze billions of assets, not hesitating to hire yakuza forces to launder money by extreme means. Behind everything lies a more intricate and complex criminal network and connections. In the face of the temptation of rivals and difficulties, "Trident" can firmly believe, hand in hand to solve the case, to bring the criminals to justice?
Wind BlastWind Blast · 2010
Wind Blast
5.52010
MovieActionThriller
Zhang Ning, a hitman and underground boxer fleeing through the Gobi with his pregnant girlfriend, Sun Jing. Several nemeses are hot on their trail, including a pair of ruthless assassins and a cadre of lawmen.
Run for LoveRun for Love · 2016
Run for Love
3.62016
MovieComedyRomance
A romantic anthology with five episodes featuring five love stories in Japan, United States, Norway, the Island of Saipan, and the one in Rjukan Norway, where the sun is brought down where the can't shine by large mirrors.
Better and BetterBetter and Better · 2013
Better and Better
4.22013
MovieRomanceComedy
Sun Xiangcheng, a self-styled professional fan organiser, is called from his home village of West Well Valley by his mother Yuanfang. Thinking he's highly connected with celebrities, she asks him to help organise the village's New Year celebrations
Beijing BluesBeijing Blues · 2012
Beijing Blues
5.82012
MovieDramaCrime
The unique feature of his film is the actors - they are not professional but celebrities on micro-blogs. Among micro-bloggers in the cast are publisher Zhang Lixian, folk singer Zhou Yunpeng and screenwriter Shi Hang. The film is based on the true story of a Beijing plainclothes policeman named Zhang Huiling, who has been working for more than 10 years in Shuangyushu, a community of Haidian District, Beijing. It depicts the stories of ordinary Chinese people struggling in the metropolis.
Seven KillingsSeven Killings · 2023
Seven Killings
5.82023
MovieActionDrama
In 1940, within the premises of the Nanjing Security Bureau under the puppet government of Wang Jingwei, various conflicting forces converged, and dangers lurked at every corner. Among them, former history professor Jin Shenshui, inspired by the anti-Japa
The Tokyo TrialThe Tokyo Trial · 2006
The Tokyo Trial
6.32006
MovieCrimeDrama
This film was directed by Gao Qunshu and is about the International Military Tribunal for the Far East after Japan's surrender in World War II. The movie presents the trial from the point of view of the Chinese judge Mei Ju-ao. The director and his crew spent more than a year doing research to finish the script, which is based on historical data. It cost 18 million yuan (2.25 million U.S. dollars). This film hired actors from 11 countries, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and other places, including actors such as Kenneth Tsang and Damian Lau. They recreated court scenes from the trial in Chinese, English and Japanese. It was shown in cinemas and around 100 universities across mainland China to mark the 75th anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion of China.

Filmography

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The Tokyo TrialThe Tokyo Trial · 2006
The Tokyo Trial
6.32006
MovieCrimeDrama
This film was directed by Gao Qunshu and is about the International Military Tribunal for the Far East after Japan's surrender in World War II. The movie presents the trial from the point of view of the Chinese judge Mei Ju-ao. The director and his crew spent more than a year doing research to finish the script, which is based on historical data. It cost 18 million yuan (2.25 million U.S. dollars). This film hired actors from 11 countries, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and other places, including actors such as Kenneth Tsang and Damian Lau. They recreated court scenes from the trial in Chinese, English and Japanese. It was shown in cinemas and around 100 universities across mainland China to mark the 75th anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion of China.

Director

Eastern BanditsEastern Bandits · 2012
Eastern Bandits
4.02012
MovieHistoryDrama
Movie is set during a period of time when Japanese invaded China. The story is told from Gao's perspective, a soldier seeking revenge from the Japanese in trying to assassinate the visiting Japanese chief in command. In the process of plotting such scheme, he had a chance encounter with a local Mafia, lead by its charismatic leader Fang. Fang had a bandit of followers, of which one is Fang's sister. Fang in the past have rescued many of these followers using his own blood and as a result all the members in the bandit formed a life long bond and friendship. When Gao realizes he could use the firearms and man power of Fang's bandit, he sets up a scheme to get captured by Fang on purpose. When Fang found out - he was extremely angry and upset and almost killed Gao, but Gao is saved by Fang's sister because she clearly developed feelings for Gao after seeing how he fared during the interrogation phases when he was in Fang's capture.

Chief Detective Gao

ConquerConquer · 2003
Conquer
7.42003
SeriesDramaCrime
It is adapted from the real-life case of Zhang Baolin, a notorious gang leader in Shijiazhuang. The story centers on a shooting incident in the Fanguang Alley area of ​​Hengzhou City. During the investigation, Deputy Chief Xu Guoqing discovers that the victim, Wu Tian, ​​has a highly complex background. Although the police successfully arrest some members of the gang involved, the ringleader, Liu Huaqiang, remains at large. Following Wu Tian's murder, Li Li—the head of a local real estate company—is gripped by panic; she attempts to flee the dangerous area with her younger sister, Li Mei, but Li Mei refuses to leave. Meanwhile, even as the police investigation faces numerous obstacles, Liu Huaqiang continues his criminal activities and plots further offenses. Thus, an intense game of cat-and-mouse—a clash of police pursuit and vengeful retribution—unfolds across the city.

Director