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The Wasted Times
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The Wasted Times

2016-12-16 · 123 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Mystery · Crime

Shanghai gangsters grapple with lust and loyalty on the eve of war with Japan as they try to navigate an alliance with the enemy's army.

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Production details

Directors
Cheng Er
Production companies
Huayi Brothers Pictures, Emperor Motion Pictures
Countries
China
Status
Released
Budget
USD 13,000,000
Revenue
USD 18,345,372

Top Cast

Ge YouGe YouMr. Lu
Zhang ZiyiZhang ZiyiXiao Liu
Tadanobu AsanoTadanobu AsanoWatabe
Du ChunDu ChunKiller
Gillian ChungGillian ChungXiao Wu
Zhao BaogangZhao BaogangNorthern Guest
Ni DahongNi DahongMr. Wang
Yuan QuanYuan QuanMiss Wu
Yan NiYan NiMama Wang
Han GengHan GengMr. Zhao
Huo SiyanHuo SiyanProstitute
Du JiangDu JiangYoung Chicken
Wang ChuanjunWang ChuanjunAttendant
Lv XingLv XingXiao Wu's Husband
Wallace ChungWallace ChungDance Instructor
Ma XiaoweiMa XiaoweiMr. Zhang
Lilie MatsumineLilie MatsumineWatabe's Wife
Noriyuki MatsuuraNoriyuki MatsuuraJapanese Businessman
Yasuyuki HirataYasuyuki HirataJapanese General
Zhang XiaolongZhang Xiaolong

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