Poster of The East Is Red

The East Is Red

Plot: Pre-Cultural Revolution propaganda at its most lavish, this model opera depicts the history and evolution of the Communist Party of China under Mao Zedong from its founding in July 1921 to the establishment of "New China" in 1949. Detailed in the musical are several key events in CPC history such as the Northern Expedition, the KMT-led Shanghai massacre of 1927, the Nanchang Uprising and formation of the People's Liberation Army, the Long March and the founding of the PRC on October 1, 1949
Release Date: Saturday, January 30 1965
59 years ago
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Portrait of Wang KunWang Kun
Wang Kun was
40 in The East Is Red
as 'Singer'.
Thu, Jan 01 1925 –
Fri, Nov 21 2014
Portrait of Tseten DolmaTseten Dolma
Tseten Dolma was
>> in The East Is Red
as 'Singer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hu Song HuaHu Song Hua
Hu Song Hua was
>> in The East Is Red
as 'Singer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Guo LanyingGuo Lanying
Guo Lanying was
35 in The East Is Red
as 'Singer'.
Sun, Dec 01 1929

Crew

Portrait of Wang PingWang Ping
Wang Ping was
48 in The East Is Red
as 'Director'
Thu, Aug 31 1916 –
Sat, Dec 01 1990