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31 October 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
Severity for those who resist. morePlot:
An American attorney on business in China, ends up wrongfully on trial for murder and his only key to innocence is a female defense lawyer from the country. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins moreNewsDesk:
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Communism comments by Richard Gere more (62 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Richard Gere | ... | Jack Moore | |
| Ling Bai | ... | Shen Yuelin | |
| Bradley Whitford | ... | Bob Ghery | |
| Byron Mann | ... | Lin Dan | |
| Peter Donat | ... | David McAndrews | |
| Robert Stanton | ... | Ed Pratt | |
| Tsai Chin | ... | Chairman Xu | |
| James Hong | ... | Lin Shou | |
| Tzi Ma | ... | Li Cheng | |
| Ulrich Matschoss | ... | Gerhardt Hoffman | |
| Richard Venture | ... | Ambassador Reed | |
| Jessey Meng | ... | Hong Ling | |
| Roger Yuan | ... | Huan Minglu | |
| Chi Yu Li | ... | General Hong | |
| Henry O | ... | Procurator General Yang |
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Rated R for some violence and a scene of sexuality.Parents Guide:
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122 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | South Korea:18 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Mexico:B | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:RFun Stuff
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For the scene in which Gere's character is intimidated with video of a government execution, the filmmakers used actual execution footage that had been smuggled out of China. moreGoofs:
Miscellaneous: The closing scene of a Chinese airport reveals an American West 737. American West does not fly to China. moreQuotes:
Shen Yuelin: Why can we not conduct our affairs in daylight? Why can we not trust the people to witness them? Why can we not allow their voices to be heard rather than crushing them into muteness? I am willing to pay the price if I am wrong. Are you willing to pay the price if I am right? moreFAQ
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Red Corner is quite obviously a comment on the current situation in Red China. Being a good friend of the Dalai Lama and Tibet in general, the "the Chinese government and army are all bad people" argument is what keeps this film going. It could almost be considered a crash course on what is still going on in China today. Don't get me wrong, the film is actually quite well done and has a good story to go with it which makes it more than a two hour CBS special.
The whole plot centers around the Gere character being framed for a murder of a Chinese girl. The girl just happens to be the daughter of an important general which makes Gere's chances of survival all the less. Sure, all of the cliches are built into this film, especially the wrongfully imprisoned man (haven't the 90's been a real haven to these kinds of films ever since "The Fugitive?"). But the plot is still interesting the film throughout and other than a few twists that seemed unnecessary, keeps focus until the end. I never will understand why Gere didn't just stay at the embassy, he must have been somewhat crazy.
The bond between the two main characters starts off very cold and warms until the end with an airport scene that was very fitting. After watching the film you'll know what I mean. The chase scene through the city is very exciting although at times farfetched, but still makes for some good action in between a few dramatic scenes. Even without on screen violence ala American History X or Saving Private Ryan, this film still manages to invoke fear simply knowing that the Chinese will do whatever they please, regardless of human life.
This film only helps to show China as an unhumanitary state with archaic laws and traditions. When one is forced to plead guilty in order to have leaniency directed towards them, something is really wrong. Hopefully this film will open some eyes to the situation and be a catalyst to future change.
7/10 stars.