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Major new film celebrates 60th anniversary of Chinese revolution

Infernal Affairs star Andy Lau is set to appear in a major new film to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the communist revolution in China, reports Variety.

The feature, which will be directed by Huang Jianxin, boasts "the most powerful lineup in the history of Chinese film", according to its state-backed producers. It will also star directors Chen Kaige and Feng Xiaogang in acting roles, with Tang Guoqiang and Zhang Guoli playing the first chairman of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Mao Tse-tung, and his civil war rival "Generalissimo" Chiang Kai-shek.

No budget details have been made available but producers said those involved in the film, to be titled The Great Cause of China's Foundation, were offering their services at cut-price rates to support the 60th birthday celebrations...

Read entire article at Guardian (UK)