Acting
Zhi Yitong
Born December 1, 1932 · Beijing, China (age 93)
No biography available.
Known For
Farewell My Concubine · 1993Farewell My Concubine
★ 7.91993
MovieDrama
In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
A Symphony of Cooking Utensils · 1983A Symphony of Cooking Utensils
1983
MovieDrama
A new young manager in a state-run restaurant finds his non-traditional approach to management is not popular with the older managers. Life has been frustrating for refreshment company worker Niu Hong, whose troubles only seem to double when he factors in his responsibilities as manager of the Chun City Restaurant. With help from his employees, Niu Hong vows to reform the business. But in the process, he ends up writing a whole new chapter into his otherwise humdrum life. Sun Chun and Yin Tingru co-star in foreign-language drama from director Teng Wenji.
The Birth of New China · 1989The Birth of New China
★ 6.11989
MovieHistoryDrama
In the spring and summer of 1949, the People's Liberation Army launched an offensive under the orders of Mao Zedong and Zhu De, they crossed the Yangtze River and Nanjing was liberated on April 23 which signaled the fall of the KMT regime, Chiang Kai-Shek fled to Taiwan; on October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong standing on the rostrum of Tiananmen, solemnly declared the foundation of the People's Republic of China.
The Secret Service in Action · 1981The Secret Service in Action
★ 7.01981
MovieMysteryDrama
Set in the days of Anti-Japanese War. Doctors of Humanity Hospital save a wounded patriot, but the event is informed to Japanese secret service. How can the wounded be rescued finally?
Dinglong Town · 1978Dinglong Town
1978
MovieWar
A Nationalist spy is operating in Dinglong, China, a Communist-held area, after World War II.
The Peach Blossom Fan · 1963The Peach Blossom Fan
1963
MovieDramaRomance
Based on the Qing dynasty musical play that recounts the death of the Ming dynasty through the love story of its two main characters, young scholar Hou Fangyu and a courtesan named Li Xiangjun.
The Xi'an Incident · 1981The Xi'an Incident
★ 7.71981
MovieDramaHistory
Marshal Zhang Xueliang, Commander of the North Eastern Army, grows progressively disillusioned by Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek's policy to engage the Chinese Communist Party rather than fight the Japanese invaders which are occupying Manchuria. Despite numerous pleas, Chiang does not budge. After discussing with fellow general Yang Hucheng, the two take events into their own hands and place Chiang Kai-shek under arrest on December 12, 1936, forcing Chiang into a coalition with the CCP.
Decisive Engagement: Beiping-Tianjin Campaign · 1992Decisive Engagement: Beiping-Tianjin Campaign
★ 8.01992
MovieWarHistory
Winner of the Golden Rooster for Best Film in 1992



















