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The 400 Million

1939 · 54 min · Director: Joris Ivens

The 400 Million (1939) is a documentary drama, directed by Joris Ivens. It stars Fredric March and Morris Carnovsky. The 54-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.

What The 400 Million Is About

Joris Ivens’s wartime documentary of China’s resistance to the Japanese invasion, cross-cutting civilian exodus and bombing with the Nationalist state’s mobilization—schools, industry, dispersed war production, foreign relief—and guerrilla fighting. Framing an ancient nation of “400 million,” it contrasts tradition with modernization and closes on the unresolved question of victory.

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What is The 400 Million about?

Joris Ivens’s wartime documentary of China’s resistance to the Japanese invasion, cross-cutting civilian exodus and bombing with the Nationalist state’s mobilization—schools, industry, dispersed war production, foreign relief—and guerrilla fighting. Framing an ancient nation of “400 million,” it contrasts tradition with modernization and closes on the unresolved question of victory.

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How long is The 400 Million?

The 400 Million runs for 54 minutes (54m).

When did The 400 Million come out?

The 400 Million was released in 1939.

Who directed The 400 Million?

The 400 Million was directed by Joris Ivens.

Who stars in The 400 Million?

The 400 Million stars Fredric March, Morris Carnovsky, Sidney Lumet, Robert Q. Lewis.

What is The 400 Million's rating?

The 400 Million holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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