The Pioneer (Chinese: 革命者; pinyin: Gémìng Zhě) is a 2021 Chinese biographical historical drama directed by Xu Zhanxiong and produced by Guan Hu, starring Zhang Songwen as Li Dazhao, a pioneer to spread Marxism and Communism in China and one of the founders of the Chinese Communist Party. The rest of the main cast includes Li Yifeng, Tong Liya, Peng Yuchang, and Qin Hao. The film premiered in China on 1 July 2021, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Cast
Zhang Songwen as Li Dazhao
Li Yifeng as Mao Zedong
Tong Liya as Zhao Renlan, wife of Li Dazhao.
Peng Yuchang as Zhang Xueliang
Qin Hao as Chen Duxiu
Bai Ke as Xu San
Zhang Ruonan as Li Xinglan
Xin Yunlai as Deng Zhongxia
Sun Xilun as Ah Chen
Production
The planning of The Pioneer was launched in March 2018. The film began production in Shanghai on 27 December 2020.
Release
The Pioneer was slated for release on 1 July 2021 in China.