Wang Gang (writer)

Wang Gang (born 24 August 1960) is a Chinese writer, probably best known for co-writing the screenplays for Feng Xiaogang's The Dream Factory (1997) and A World Without Thieves (2004), both huge box office hits in China.[1] He also wrote novels, one of which has been translated into English.

Wang Gang
Born (1960-08-24) August 24, 1960
Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
LanguageChinese
ResidenceBeijing, China
Alma materNorthwest University
Years active1983–present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese王剛
Simplified Chinese王刚
This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wang.

Works translated into English
  • English (英格力士). Translated by Martin Merz; Jane Weizhen Pan. Viking Press. 2009 [2004]. ISBN 978-0-670-02059-1.

Filmography
Year English title Chinese title Director Notes
1997Behind the Moon月亮背后Feng Xiaogangbased on his novel of the same name
The Dream Factory甲方乙方based on the novella You Aren't a Layman (你不是一个俗人) by Wang Shuo
2004A World Without Thieves天下无贼based on a novelette by Zhao Benfu, co-wrote with Feng, Lin Lisheng, and Chang Chia-lu

Film awards
Year # Award Category Film Result
2005 42nd Golden Horse Awards Best Adapted Screenplay A World Without Thieves Won
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References
  1. ""贪钱"的商人作家王刚" (in Chinese). 2009-05-16.


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