The background of the creation of "Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Regiment".
"Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Troupe" is a modern Chinese Peking Opera opera. It is adapted by the Peking Opera Troupe of the Beijing Military Region based on the Peking Opera script of the same name arranged by Yang Dezhi and Cui Baochen.
In the winter of 1950, when the artillery of the Korean War was still burning, as the iron hooves of US imperialism stepped into North Korea's territory, China, as China's neighbor, naturally could not sit idly by, so it sent the Chinese People's Volunteer Army across the Yalu River to join the battle to defend North Korea.
In this fierce battle, both the volunteer soldiers and the Korean people showed incomparable bravery and tenacity, but the cruelty of the war cannot be ignored, and this war has brought us a heavy price.
Therefore, at this time, in order to boost morale and boost the morale of the army, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Cultural and Art Troupe decided to create a new work of Peking Opera that reflects the theme of protecting the family and defending the country, and this new work was given great expectations, hoping to show the heroism and tenacity of the Chinese People's Volunteers, as well as the determination of the Chinese people to defend the country In this context, the creation of this Peking Opera began.
In the face of the current severe hostilities, Peking Opera artist Fang Rongxiang recognized the importance of creating a new Peking Opera repertoire. He decided to lead a group of outstanding actors, including Song Yuqing and Li Shibin, to persist in inheriting and carrying forward the essence of traditional Peking Opera, and to actively absorb the advantages of dance and other arts, and carry out creative integration, so as to create an excellent repertoire that can fully demonstrate the heroic fighting spirit and tenacious fighting spirit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
After a long process of planning, discussion and creation, in 1951 they finally succeeded in launching the modern Peking Opera "Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Troupe", which was warmly welcomed by the audience and became a classic in the history of Peking Opera.
This is the first Peking Opera work with the Korean battlefield as the background after the founding of the People's Republic of China, called "The Legend of the Heroes of the Volunteers", through unique artistic techniques and singing styles, the heroic spirit and patriotic feelings of the Chinese military and civilians who swear to defend their homeland are vividly expressed, and is known as a masterpiece with strong artistic appeal and practical significance. The creation of this Peking Opera also created a creative path for the theme of Peking Opera to keep pace with the times and face a new life, opened a new chapter for the development of Peking Opera, and showed people the style of Peking Opera in the new era.
In 1972, "Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Regiment" was staged all over the country and became a highly influential red repertoire, winning high praise and praise from the audience. This performance not only showed the heroic performance of the volunteers in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, but also demonstrated the heroism and patriotism of the Chinese nation.
In June 1964, the revolutionary modern Peking Opera "Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Troupe" performed by the Beijing Peking Opera Troupe was grandly premiered at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This Peking Opera is starring the famous theater artist Mr. Li Shaochun, who portrayed the image of a heroic and witty volunteer soldier who sacrificed his life and forgot to die, and deeply touched the hearts of every audience with his vivid performance.
Every time he sang that high-pitched and passionate theme song, the emotions of the audience were ignited, and countless people burst into tears and applause.
In particular, Yan Weicai, a young soldier played by Song Yuqing, won warm applause and shouts from the audience for his superb performance in the difficult action scenes of mine clearance and assassination of the enemy commander. His outstanding performance made the audience stand up and applaud and praise Yan Weicai's heroic behavior. His superb performance made the audience can't help but cheer for his outstanding performance.
When Mr. Fang Rongxiang performed the song "The power of the party is like a mountain" by the head of the Wang regiment, the atmosphere was warm, and the audience was thunderous, as if they had instantly traveled back to the era of heroes and passionate progress. At this moment, history seems to be reproduced on the stage, and the heroic image of the Chinese soldiers shines brightly under the careful interpretation of the actors, perfectly conveying the fearless spirit of defending the country to every audience, which makes people's blood boil, and their hearts are full of patriotic feelings and national pride.
This is a shocking artistic appeal, which makes us deeply feel that only under the strong leadership of the party can we overcome all difficulties and realize the great rejuvenation of the nation.
The premiere of Peking Opera was large-scale and unprecedented, both in terms of the warm atmosphere of the scene and the careful preparations behind the scenes, which showed the vitality and development prospects of Peking Opera in the new era. The wonderful performances and solid skills of each actor, as well as the applause and cheers of the audience, fully demonstrated the appeal and charm of the work, and also made Peking Opera glow with new vitality and vitality in the new era, so that more people can understand and love this ancient art.
The film adaptation of "Surprise Attack on the White Tigers".
The film adaptation of "Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Regiment" is a war film shot by Beijing Film Studio, directed by Yan Jizhou and starring Li Jian. The film is based on the deeds of Yang Yucai, a special hero of the Chinese People's Volunteers, and tells the story of the summer of 1953, on the Korean battlefield, in order to crush the enemy's "autumn offensive", Yang Yucai, the commander of the 3rd Company of the 172nd Regiment of the 58th Division of the 20th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteers, led 7 soldiers to wittily capture 9 officers of the "White Tiger Regiment" regiment headquarters of the 12th Regiment of the Capital Division of the South Korean Army without backup and ammunition, and brought back the enemy's confidential documents, providing important information for the counterattack of the volunteers.
In the movie, the 7 fighters led by Yang Yucai showed extremely high tactical skills and combat intelligence, and they successfully completed the mission and returned safely using makeup, surprise attacks, explosives and other means. The film also shows the support and help of the Korean people for the volunteers, as well as the deep friendship between the volunteer soldiers and the Korean people.
The film adaptation of "Surprise Attack on the White Tigers" has received praise from audiences and critics alike and is considered a very good war film. It not only shows the bravery and wisdom of the volunteer soldiers, but also reflects the important role and contribution of the Chinese People's Volunteers in the Korean War. The film won the 1972 Outstanding Film Award and the Youth Outstanding Creation Award from the Ministry of Culture.
In 1972, a film called "Surprise Attack on the White Tigers" was screened nationwide and sparked a movie-going craze again with its superb artistic achievements and deeply rooted themes. The film is based on true events and tells the story of a brave and fearless warrior who leads a small detachment to successfully raid enemy troops, full of feelings of heroism and patriotism.
The film gathered a group of excellent actors, including Song Yuqing, Fang Rongxiang and other well-known actors, whose wonderful performances and wonderful plots on the stage deeply attracted the audience. The filming process of this film was also very difficult, but they overcame the difficulties and played the role perfectly, which deeply moved the audience.
The film was not only popular in China, but also earned high reviews and reputation overseas. The appearance of this film has also allowed more people to understand the history and spirit of the Chinese revolution, and has made great contributions to China's film industry.
The film gives the audience a sense of immersion, and the fight scenes on the screen are even more thrilling and nerve-wracking. The camera language is excellent, successfully bringing the audience into the battlefield and putting them through the test of life and death with the Chinese fighters. In this film, highlights such as Yan Weicai clearing landmines and Commander Wang leading a surprise attack have been reproduced many times, and this ingenious way makes people deeply feel the courage and wit of the Chinese soldiers.
In this film, the director is very skillful in handling the singing and dialogue, bringing the charm of Peking Opera art to the extreme, and successfully presenting this traditional culture in front of the audience.
It can be said that this film 7843, directed by Chinese director John Woo, successfully brought Peking Opera to the screen in a very innovative way, allowing more audiences to feel the unique charm and appeal of Peking Opera works in the cinema, and undoubtedly played a positive role in promoting and developing Peking Opera. By reinterpreting and deconstructing the form of traditional Peking Opera, this film allows more young audiences to appreciate the beauty and charm of this traditional Chinese art, so as to further inherit and develop the art of Peking Opera.
Introduction to the main creators and actors of "Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Regiment".
"Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Regiment" is a war film produced by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Bayi Film Studio in 1958, directed by Lin Nong, starring Li Ang, Fang Chao, Wang Yan and others. The film tells the story of the second platoon of the third company of a regiment of the Chinese People's Volunteers, led by deputy platoon commander Yan Weicai, in disguise and fighting with the enemy in a battle of wits and courage through disguise, and finally successfully destroyed the regimental headquarters of the White Tiger Regiment.
Many of the top performers in the Peking Opera industry participated in the performance of "Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Troupe", and their superb performances on stage and screen brought the characters in this classic work to life, laying a solid foundation for the development of Peking Opera in the future.
Fang Rongxiang is a master of Peking Opera performing arts and one of the main creators of the play, and successfully created the image of the upright hero Wang Tuan Leader in the play. His singing voice is heroic and full of positive energy.
In 1989, Fang Lao's life came to an abrupt end at the age of 64. He gave his whole life for the cause of Peking Opera, which is exemplary.
Song Yuqing is only 22 years old and plays the leading role in the play, Yan Weicai. He pursues excellence, and in order to perform the action scenes more perfectly, he has practiced repeatedly for more than ten days. In the end, he successfully portrayed the image of a young and promising hero who regarded death as his home, and became famous in one fell swoop.
At the age of 81, he is still in good spirits.
Xie Tongxi, as a veteran actor, successfully created the image of a hot-blooded political commissar. His cooperation with Fang Rongxiang can be called a "golden combination", which can portray the characters of positive characters in a three-dimensional and expressive way.
He passed away of cancer in 2007 and was very enthusiastic about promoting the art of Peking Opera in his hometown of Qingdao.
Chen Yushen is a net-angle actor born in a family of operas, and he is good at playing Lu Peilu, a combat hero with a straightforward personality, and his interpretation of this role is nuanced and lifelike, leaving a deep impression on the audience.
Li Min, an actress, successfully portrayed the role of Choi Dae-muang, a North Korean woman. Her delicate and vivid performances were loved by the audience. Now 88 years old, she is still active on stage.
Shen Jianjin plays Cui's sister-in-law in the play, she sings beautifully and dances lightly, adding a soft temperament to the play. Today, she still performs Peking Opera with her husband Li Guang.
Xie Weicai originally played Jin Dayong in the play, and later changed his career to become a drama actor, and has a certain reputation in the film and television industry. In 2020, he passed away due to illness at the age of 79.
Wei Huili became famous for playing the role of Xiao Shun Ji, and later became a movie star. She has played the heroine in many well-known TV series and is loved by the audience. At the age of 70, his temperament is still very elegant.
What impact did "Surprise Attack on the White Tigers" have on history?
After more than half a century of performances, Peking Opera is still warmly welcomed by the audience, not only because of its gripping storyline, but also because it has made historic contributions to the development of Peking Opera art.
First of all, this modern Peking Opera chooses the theme of revolutionary war, and by praising the spirit of the military and civilians bravely resisting the enemy, Peking Opera is closely connected with the theme of the new era, and realizes the modern transformation of the theme.
Secondly, it breaks the traditional concept that Peking Opera only attaches importance to singing and does not pay attention to fighting, and has become a model of "paying equal attention to singing and fighting", which enhances the expressiveness and appreciation of Peking Opera. Moreover, it became the first Peking Opera screen work, bringing the art of Peking Opera into public life through the form of film and expanding its scope of influence.
It can be said that the success of "Surprise Attack on the White Tiger Troupe" not only enhanced the artistic expression of Peking Opera, but also broadened its living space, extending Peking Opera from the stage to the screen, and from the city to the countryside, which is definitely an important milestone in the history of the development of Peking Opera in New China.
Although many of the creators of this classic have passed away, the memory it leaves in people's hearts will last forever. This classic work bears witness to the renewed vitality and vitality of Peking Opera, a traditional art, in the new era after continuous innovation and development.