The past and present lives of a generation of film and television giants
In the spring of 1995, after a long time of being entangled by illness, Liu Jiang, a symbol of long-term illness and initial recovery, returned to the world, although his face was pale and thin, but the firm belief in his eyes could not be concealed. Although he has entered his old age, this master of art who has been tempered by the wind and frost of the revolution and achieved brilliant achievements has always cherished that fiery and inextinguishable professional spirit.
"I will definitely stand on the screen again and pour all my remaining strength into it!" Liu Jiang firmly told his relatives and friends. Since he officially entered Bayi Film Studio as an actor in 1958, he has spent more than 40 years on the road of film and television.
In this long time, he has created many villains that the audience loves and hates with his outstanding acting talents.
Undoubtedly, one of the most eye-catching works is his interpretation of Hu Hansan in the classic film "Shining Red Star" in 1974. "I, Hu Hansan, are back again!" is a line that still makes people feel frightened.
It was with this wonderful performance that Liu Jiang won the title of "the most hateful person" in the hearts of the audience.
However, in reality, the villain on the screen is an approachable and peace-loving artist in real life. He never confuses himself with the characters, but instead portrays each character as an individual who exists in its own right.
"There are only small roles, no small actors. This is the creed that Liu Jiang has always adhered to for many years.
Even during the filming of "Shining Red Star", he never expected that he would become a "public enemy of the whole people" in the eyes of the audience. Whenever someone recognized him on the streets and shouted, "Come and see, Hu Hansan is here!", he would feel the apprehension and helplessness in his heart.
"I'm just interpreting a character, so why think of me as that person?" he smiled bitterly.
Today, at the age of 95, Liu Jiang still maintains an optimistic attitude towards life. After coming out of the shadow of cancer in 1995, he resolutely chose to continue to devote himself to the film and television industry, and proved with his practical actions that although his years have passed, as long as his physical condition allows, he will continue to devote his heart and soul to the screen.
The 12-year-old child star became famous overnight
Back in 1974, a movie known as a hit film nationwide - "Shining Red Star" was released, which instantly ignited people's inner passion. In this movie, the protagonist Pan Dongzi, played by 12-year-old child star Zhu Xinyun, became famous in one fell swoop with his superb acting skills and became a heroic model in the minds of countless children.
It is worth mentioning that the prototype of this character is Xu Guang, the eldest son of Xu Guang, a famous general in the mainland. The movie "Shining Red Star" is based on the novel of the same name written by Xu Guang's homeroom teacher, which vividly portrays the growth process of a young hero, Pan Dongzi, during the arduous years of the revolutionary war.
In the movie, Pan Dongzi's image is lively, clever, brave and decisive, and he always maintains an attitude of "jealousy and hatred" when dealing with enemies, which is deeply imprinted in the minds of the audience. Whenever the audience witnesses the wonderful performance of Zhu Xinyun in the cinema, they can't help but let out bursts of cheers.
The 12-year-old child star became popular overnight with this movie and became the ideal idol in the hearts of many children.
When the movie "Shining Red Star" was just released nationwide, Zhu Xinyun quickly became a household name. Whether he is on the street or inside or outside the campus, as long as someone sees him, they can immediately identify that this young actor is Pan Dongzi.
He is like a dazzling "little red star", illuminating the hearts of countless people.
However, as time went by, Zhu Xinyun could no longer find a work that could match the role of Pan Dongzi. Although he has since participated in many films with red themes such as "Ten Days" and "Saari Mako", he has not been able to regain the glory of that year.
Zhu Xinyun, who has now entered the age of sixtieth, is still active in the film and television industry, but because most of the works he has taken over are some niche themes, few young audiences can recognize him as the immature "Pan Dongzi" back then.
Time flies, and this former "little red star" has become an old man with silver hair.
Time flies, and the lives of movie stars are full of ups and downs
Now, all the actors in "Shining Red Star" have experienced the ups and downs of life.
Liu Jiang, whom we mentioned earlier, although he has created many classic villains in the film and television industry, in real life, he is a veteran artist with a gentle personality and a love for peace.
The wise and brave veteran actor has successfully interpreted various challenging villains on the screen, which impressed the audience with his performance and made it unforgettable!
In the world of film and television dramas, he has always done an excellent job of playing the role of a hateful and feared villain, but in real life, he shows a peaceful and serene temperament, like a seasoned artist.
Liu Jiang is undoubtedly a highly respected veteran in China's entertainment industry, having made his screen debut in 1947, and now at the age of 95, he is still active at the forefront of the entertainment industry, bringing us countless wonderful performances.
Although Liu Jiang suffered from stomach cancer in 1995, he did not give up, but continued to struggle in the film and television industry for more than 20 years with perseverance, until 2019, when he officially announced his retirement.
He has always maintained an optimistic attitude, telling us with his practical actions that even if he gets older, as long as his physical condition allows, he will not hesitate to pour his heart and soul into the screen.
Another actor who has played an important role in the classic film "Shining Red Star" is Liu Jizhong, who plays Pan Dongzi's friend Chunyazi. He became a popular child star in Bayi Factory when he was young, and participated in a large number of red-themed film and television works.
However, with the passage of time, he missed the golden development period of the actor, coupled with the rapid change of stars in the entertainment industry, Liu Jizhong's career is gradually going to a low point Now, although the 63-year-old Liu Jizhong is rarely known, he still sticks to the fields of directing and dubbing, and works silently.
Time flies, and the child star of the year has now changed his face. And the actor Zhao Ruping, who plays Pan Dongzi's father, is also an old artist who has been in the film and television industry for many years.
Since the end of the 50s of the last century, he has devoted himself to Bayi Film Studio, and participated in many popular classic movies In 2013, Zhao Ruping won the "Golden Phoenix" Special Honor Award for his superb acting skills, which is undoubtedly the highest affirmation of his artistic exploration and practice over the years Now, at the age of 92, Zhao Ruping has withdrawn from the entertainment industry for many years, and only occasionally appears in some public welfare activities.
The last actor to impress people is Li Xuehong, who played Dongzi's mother in "Shining Red Star". In the film, she played a selfless traffic officer, who was burned to death in a thatched hut by the enemy in order to cover the safe evacuation of the wounded and the villagers.
Since the song "Yingshan Hong" sung on his deathbed, it still deeply shocks and touches the souls of thousands of audiences.
Now at the age of 92, Ms. Li Xuehong is still healthy, and those close friends who know her well will still affectionately call her "Dongzi Ma". Although the years have flown by and time has passed like an arrow, the audience's nostalgia for this gentle and kind female character has never been dissipated.
After half a century of baptism, the charm of the film still shines brightly
Time flies, and the movie "Shining Red Star" has gone through nearly half a century of ups and downs. The film has left an indelible impression on generations, and its theme song, "Red Star Shines", is still affectionately performed at some of the biggest galas, evoking endless memories in the hearts of audiences.
Even though many of the characters and scenes in the film have faded over time, the unwavering faith and noble spirit they convey have always inspired a wide range of audiences to move forward.
In the movie, Pan Dongzi's bravery, ingenuity and righteousness have become a spiritual model in the minds of countless people.
Pan Dongzi, who was only 12 years old at the time, has now become an old man with gorgeous hair. However, the image of the young hero he created in the movie is still deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience and has become an eternal and immortal classic.
Times are constantly changing, but the justice, courage and ideals conveyed by this film can always touch the hearts of every audience.
For example, a veteran actor like Liu Jiang, although he often plays a negative role in film and television works, making the audience gnash their teeth, but in real life, he is an approachable and indifferent old artist to fame and fortune.
At the age of 95, Mr. Liu Jiang, although he has been suffering from cancer, he has always maintained an optimistic attitude, insisted on being active in the film and television industry, and interpreted his incomparable enthusiasm and persistent pursuit of art with his practical actions.
Although the life path of film and television stars is full of ups and downs, and some have gradually faded out of the audience's sight, the glorious footprints they left on the screen will forever be engraved in the collective memory of the audience.
The justice, courage and ideals conveyed by this classic film can still deeply touch the hearts of every audience. It has become a common spiritual pillar for several generations and an indispensable and important milestone in the history of Chinese cinema.
The life trajectory of a film and television superstar
With the passage of time, many of the actors in the movie "Shining Red Star" that we were familiar with have also experienced twists and turns in their lives. Among them, there is nothing that people remember most of them is the veteran artist Liu Jiang, who successfully played the villain Hu Hansan.
In the early 50s of the last century, Liu Jiang, then 21 years old, joined the army with enthusiasm and began to undergo countless life and death tests in the tragic northeast battlefield. It was not until 1958 that he was transferred from the Repertory Theatre to Bayi Film Studio and officially embarked on the road of actor.
However, due to the background of the times and the limitations of personal conditions at that time, Liu Jiang did not fully fit the image setting of the heroes on the screen at that time. Therefore, after stepping into the film and television industry, he was given more of the responsibility of playing the role of a villain, and successfully created a series of sinister villain images that made the audience indignant.
For example, in the classic film "Tunnel War", he created the image of Commander Tang, for example, in the epic masterpiece "Breaking through the Wujiang", he played the role of the chief of staff of the enemy's special staff, and in the popular "Shining Red Star", he successfully created the image of Hu Hansan, etc.
With his superb and delicate acting skills, Liu Jiang vividly depicts a hateful villain picture on the screen.
Based on his own personal experience, he vividly revealed the ugly acts of those who betrayed the motherland and defected to the enemy.
When the film "Shining Red Star" swept the country, Liu Jiang didn't even dare to take to the streets easily, for fear of being chased by angry audiences, and shouted loudly, "Look, isn't that Hu Hansan?" The reason why he is so cautious is precisely because his interpretation of this villain is so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people that it has left an indelible impression on the audience.
However, in real life, this respected veteran artist has always maintained an approachable and peace-loving attitude. He never confuses himself with the characters, but rather carefully crafts each character as an individual individual.
In his opinion, "there are only small roles, no small actors".
In 1995, Liu Jiang, who had already entered his prime, suddenly felt unwell, and after a detailed diagnosis by the doctor, it was found that he had stomach cancer. After a period of arduous treatment, Liu Jiang finally overcame the disease and rekindled his love for acting.
For more than 20 years since then, he has always adhered to the front line of the film and television industry, working diligently until 2019, when he finally chose to withdraw from the stage and retired honorably.
Today, at the age of 95, Liu Jiang still maintains an optimistic and upward mental state. With his own practical actions, he perfectly interprets the firm belief and endless love of an old artist for his artistic career.
Although the years are not forgiving, as long as his physical condition allows, he will continue to do his best to dedicate more wonderful screen works to the audience.
This veteran actor, who has played countless "big bully" roles on the screen, has now transformed into an irreplaceable film and television treasure in the hearts of many audiences.
Eternal memories left by the movie
Time flies, and the enduring film "Shining Red Star" has gone through nearly half a century of ups and downs. However, to this day, the deep emotions carried by this film are still timeless and cannot be easily erased.
The stirring theme song in the movie, "Red Star Shines Brightly, Red Star Shines and Warms the Heart" is still sung affectionately at some gala parties, evoking the audience's endless nostalgia for the past years.
The gripping melody has long been transformed into a spiritual pillar shared by generations.
Although many classic characters and scenes in the movie have gradually faded out of people's sight with the passage of time, the firm belief and noble spirit conveyed by "Shining Red Star" have always spurred every audience to move forward bravely.
Zhu Xinyun, who successfully portrayed the role of Pan Dongzi in the movie, became famous in one fell swoop with his superb acting skills and became a heroic model in the hearts of countless children. Although the 61-year-old Zhu Xinyun has gradually faded out of the audience's sight, the image of the brave, witty, and righteous teenager he created on the screen is still deeply engraved in people's hearts.
A veteran artist like Liu Jiang, although he often plays a love-hate villain in film and television works, in real life, he is a peace-minded and peace-loving elder.
Liu Jiang, who is now 95 years old, has always maintained an optimistic attitude towards life, always adhered to the film and television industry, and interpreted his persistent pursuit of art with his own practical actions.
, a veteran actor who has portrayed countless "big bullies" on the screen, has now transformed into an irreplaceable film and television treasure in the hearts of many audiences.
Although time flies, the classic moments and moving movements left by "Shining Red Star" can still touch the softest corners of the audience's heart. This film has not only become a collective memory shared by several generations, but also written a glorious chapter in the history of Chinese cinema that will never fade.
The justice, courage and ideals it conveys have always inspired countless audiences to forge ahead.