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  1. The film is based on real life events: the defense of Sihang Warehouse in 1937 Shanghai by Chinese NRA troops during the Battle of Shanghai and the Chinese War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression also known as Second Sino-Japanese War.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 800_(film)800 (film) - Wikipedia

    800 is based on Muthiah Muralidaran’s life, the champion who set the record for taking 800 wickets in Test Cricket. The story captures the many facets of Muralidaran’s life; the tale of an oppressed Tamil and someone who was once called for chucking who championed Sri Lankan Cricket, and went on to become one of the greatest cricketers ever.

  3. Sep 16, 2020 · It is a heart-wrenching story that deserves just as much attention as any Western WWII film. Critics have been quick to call the film Chinese propaganda, but how does it differ from any American war movie celebrating its soldiers?

  4. Oct 5, 2023 · MS Sripathy's 800 attempts to answer these questions in the form of a biopic that begins even before Murali was born; in fact, the title credits play over an animated narration of the history of ...

  5. Oct 6, 2023 · It's not just another rags-to-(sports) riches saga but also a survival story of a Tamil in Sri Lanka. Sripathy, who co-wrote the story with Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka, has done this meticulously by selecting the right moments from Muralitharan's life to portray his perspective and game.

  6. Oct 6, 2023 · 800, a biopic of Sri Lankan cricketer Mutthiah Muralitharan, follows his journey from being a young boy interested in cricket to becoming one of the best in the business.

  7. Aug 27, 2020 · An unlikely band of soldiers known as "The Eight Hundred Heroes" held their ground against waves of fierce Japanese attacks for four days at Shanghai's Si Hang warehouse built by the Suzhou River. The incident boosted national morale, rallying international support at the upcoming Brussels Conference. 04:06.

  8. Oct 5, 2023 · Based on true incidents from the life of the first Sri Lankan to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, played on screen by Madhur Mittal, the sports drama is not just a treat for cricket fans,...

  9. Based on a True Story: The film is based on the Nationalist Revolutionary Army's 524th Regiment's last stand in the Sihang Warehouse during the Battle of Shanghai. Belated Injury Realization: Duan Wu triumphantly looks upon his friends after shooting at the Japanese fighter plane, to only be met with looks of horror on their faces. Cue the ...

  10. Sep 16, 2020 · The Chinese commander, Lt. Col. Xie Jinyuan, said their strength was 800 to mislead the enemy. Trailer for the Chinese historical war drama “The Eight Hundred.” That’s a solid foundation for a...