Death Ray on Coral Island (1980)
Said to be the first science-fiction film produced in China (and perhaps having its North American theatrical premiere in Future Imperfect?), Death Ray on Coral Island spares no bile, camp, or latent envy in portraying America as the cunning archenemy that will stop at nothing—industrial espionage, assassinations, even ballroom dancing—to steal China’s futuristic weaponry. The film occupies a pivotal moment in China’s modern history, representing a legacy of the Great Cultural Revolution and a harbinger of the nation’s ascension on the global economic stage. Courtesy of the China Film Archive and Shanghai Film Group.
Director: Zhang Hongmei
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Qiao Qi as 马太博士 |
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Zhihao Ling as Zhao Qian |
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Zhen Qiao as Chen Tianhong |
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Ma Junqin as Meng Na |
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Qiu Yuefeng as 马莱斯歇 |
| Directing | Zhang Hongmei | Director |
