The Mao Zedong Story

The Mao Zedong Story

1992 · ★ 8.0 · Drama, History

Gu Yue stars as Mao Zedong in this 1992 biographical drama, tracing his life from the late civil war years through the founding of the PRC to his later decades. Intimate vignettes capture his leadership, personal losses, family moments, and quiet humanity amid revolutionary triumphs. Directed by Han Sanping.

Directed by Han San Ping · Written by Han San Ping

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