Film

The First Major Case

2015 · 1h 35m · Drama · History

"The First Major Case" is a historical drama based on the first major anti-corruption case in the People's Republic of China. Set in 1951, the story follows counter-espionage officer Chen Huaibang, who uncovers the shocking corruption of Liu Qingshan, a former revolutionary hero turned corrupt official. Despite their past, Chen stays true to justice, bringing Liu and his accomplice Zhang Zishan to trial. The film highlights Chen's battle of wits with Liu, Zhang, and the enemy spy known as "Qingmang."

Zheng Hao

Chen Huaibang

Guo Guangping

Liu Qingshan

Xing Minshan

Zhang Zishan

Angela Gong Mi

Qingmang

Hong Wei

• Yue ShenDirector

Release date

February 12, 2015

Status

Released

Original language

Chinese

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

Drama, History