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Devils on the Doorstep (2001): movie guide
Devils on the Doorstep (2001) is a Drama, War running about 139 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.2/10 from 199 votes. Notable cast includes Jiang Wen, Jiang Hongbo, Teruyuki Kagawa, David Wu. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2001-10-26
- Runtime: 139 min
- TMDB: 8.2/10
- Genres: Drama, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2001-10-26
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What is Devils on the Doorstep about?
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
Cast highlights
Devils on the Doorstep features Jiang Wen, Jiang Hongbo, Teruyuki Kagawa, David Wu, Yuan Ding, Cong Zhijun. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2001-10-26. Runtime: 139 minutes. TMDB score: 8.2/10 (199 votes). Genres: Drama, War. Original language: zh. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Devils on the Doorstep?
- Devils on the Doorstep is listed as Drama, War on TMDB.
- How long is Devils on the Doorstep?
- Devils on the Doorstep runs about 139 minutes.
- Who stars in Devils on the Doorstep?
- Cast highlights include Jiang Wen, Jiang Hongbo, Teruyuki Kagawa, David Wu, Yuan Ding, Cong Zhijun.
- Does Cinema Box stream Devils on the Doorstep?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
