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.

1980
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.0/10

Cast

Qiao Qi profile pictureQiao Qi马太博士
Ling Zhihao profile pictureLing ZhihaoZhao Qian
Ma Junqin profile pictureMa JunqinMeng Na
Qiu Yuefeng profile pictureQiu Yuefeng马莱斯歇

About Death Ray on Coral Island

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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.

Extra details

Original Title: 珊瑚岛上的死光
Original Language: Chinese
Directed By: Zhang Hongmei
Production Companies
Shanghai Film Studio