Death Ray on Coral Island

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1980

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Chinese

Countries

China

Production

Shanghai Film Studio

Cast

Qiao Qi,Zhihao Ling,Zhen Qiao,Ma Junqin,Qiu Yuefeng

Director

Zhang Hongmei

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0347992