Death Ray on Coral Island

Release Date: 1980-01-01

Overview: 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.

Rating: 5.2 / 10

Cast

Qiao Qi

as 马太博士

Zhihao Ling

as Zhao Qian

Zhen Qiao

as Chen Tianhong

Ma Junqin

as Meng Na

Qiu Yuefeng

as 马莱斯歇