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The Blue Express

1929 film

The Blue Express or China Express (Russian: Голубой экспресс, romanized: Goluboy ekspress) is a 1929 Soviet silent drama film directed by Ilya Trauberg.

01Plot

The events of the film take place in China in the late 1920s. At the Nanjing train station, a train called the "Blue Express" is about to depart for Suzhou, with passengers from various social classes on board. The departure is delayed due to the tardiness of a British diplomat, whom a Chinese general is waiting for. After the train finally departs, soldiers begin attacking other passengers, a situation which is supported by the British diplomat. Passengers from the third class, consisting of workers and peasants, rise up and seize the train. The express races along the tracks, symbolizing revolution.

02Cast

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