Who is John Magee in Nanking?

Hugo Armstrong plays John Magee in the film.

What is Nanking about?

The film tells the story of the Japanese invasion of Nanking, China in the early days of World War II and focuses on the efforts of a small group of unarmed Westerners who established a Safety Zone where more than 200,000 Chinese found refuge. The events of the film are told through deeply moving interviews with Chinese survivors, archival footage, and chilling testimonies of Japanese soldiers, interwoven with staged readings of the Westerners’ letters and diaries.

Nanking

Name: Nanking
Genre: Art House/Foreign,Documentary
Released: 2007-12-12
Duration: 88
Rating: 88

R 1 hr 28 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Nanking?: Nanking is 1 hr 28 min long.

Who directed Nanking?: Bill Guttentag

Who is John Magee in Nanking?: Hugo Armstrong plays John Magee in the film.

What is Nanking about?: The film tells the story of the Japanese invasion of Nanking, China in the early days of World War II and focuses on the efforts of a small group of unarmed Westerners who established a Safety Zone where more than 200,000 Chinese found refuge. The events of the film are told through deeply moving interviews with Chinese survivors, archival footage, and chilling testimonies of Japanese soldiers, interwoven with staged readings of the Westerners’ letters and diaries.