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The Wasted Times (2016)
Shanghai gangsters grapple with lust and loyalty on the eve of war with Japan as they try to navigate an alliance with the enemy's army.
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Shanghai gangsters grapple with lust and loyalty on the eve of war with Japan as they try to navigate an alliance with the enemy's army.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, Mystery, Crime
Written By:Cheng Er
In Theaters:12/16/2016
Box Office:$18,345,372
Runtime:123 minutes
Studio:Huayi Brothers Pictures, Emperor Motion Pictures
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