The Alley

6.2/1019811h 40mReleased

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The film is a powerful condemnation of the political radicalism of the Cultural Revolution and shows how ordinary people were victimized during a decade of turmoil.

Released: Feb 18, 1981

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Guo Kaimin

Xia

Zhang Yu

Yang Yanjin

Director Zhong

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