Hsue-shen Tsien

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Hsue-shen Tsien

2012

1h 38m

7.6(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

This is a story of a scientist who made important contributions to the missile and space programs of both the United States and People's Republic of China.

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18 members

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陈坤

Qian Xuesen

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张雨绮

Jiang Ying

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Lin Yongjian

General Nie Rongzhen

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尤勇智

Minister Lu

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张铁林

Unknown Role

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連凱

Unknown Role

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George Anton

Pyre

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Steve Boergadine

Lee DuBridge

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Ted Durant

Scientist Assistant

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James Lee Guy

Prison Interrogator

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Liu Jin

Zhou Enlai

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Pan Hong

Old Jiang Ying

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Tommy Shanahan

Unknown Role

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Nick Tate

Kimball

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Murray Clive Walker

Official

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许还山

Old Qian Xuesen

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Zhang Enqi

Unknown Role

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吴樾

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