# The Eight Hundred (2020)

> A monumental Chinese war epic follows a surrounded garrison whose desperate defense turns a Shanghai warehouse into a symbol of resistance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/351381

## Facts

- Runtime: 147 min
- Genres: War, History, Drama, Action
- Director: Guan Hu
- Cast: Wang Qianyuan, Zhang Yi, Huang Zhizhong, Jiang Wu, Ou Hao, Du Chun, Vision Wei, Tang Yixin
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7294150/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, propulsive, monumental, historical film night, war movie marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of bravery and sacrifice unfolds as a small band of soldiers fights against overwhelming odds.

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