OCTOBER 2026 · FILM GUIDE
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神探之痕迹 (Shen Tan Zhi Hen Ji): Cui Daozhi, runtime and viewing guide
Released in mainland China on October 1, 2026, 神探之痕迹 draws on the career of criminal-investigation specialist Cui Daozhi. Cui Xun is the screen character. This guide keeps the character and the historical person distinct.
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Mainland China release2026-10-01
Runtime140 minutes
GenreCrime
Search romanization; not a confirmed international release title: Shen Tan Zhi Hen Ji
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Who is the real-life figure?
Xinhua’s premiere report identifies Cui Daozhi as the inspiration and names the nonfiction work 中国神探——共和国刑警崔道植 as source material. Search the Chinese names when looking for biographical reporting: 崔道植 for the historical person and 崔寻 for the film character.
A fact-based film still makes adaptation choices
A real-case basis does not establish that every conversation, sequence or relationship is reproduced literally. When comparing accounts, note the publication date and whether the writer is describing a historical event or a scene. This guide does not reconstruct crimes or attribute invented dialogue to real people.
Plan for a 140-minute feature
Maoyan’s release-notice summary lists 140 minutes. Leave additional time for travel and cinema advertisements. If you are comparing it with the 88-minute Peppa film, the difference is 52 minutes of screen time; it says nothing about relative quality. Check the exhibitor’s content notices for your own comfort preferences.
Read background without losing the suspense
Begin with the identity, runtime and broad biographical context. Detailed reporting about the real cases may reveal developments used by the screenplay. Save those accounts for after viewing if you prefer to encounter the investigation fresh. No unverified ending explanation is supplied here.
Sources
- 新华社：《神探之痕迹》公映及原型人物报道 · 2026-10-01
- 猫眼电影官方微博：国庆档影片片长 · 2026-09-24
Viewing region and subtitles
As of October 3, 2026, this guide has no verified licensed full-film streaming link to recommend. Cinema exhibition, on-demand rights, spoken language and subtitles are separate checks. Use the exact film title and year on the local cinema or licensed platform’s own page.
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United States
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Viewing questions
Is Cui Xun the historical person’s name?
Cui Xun (崔寻) is the character; Cui Daozhi (崔道植) is the real-life figure identified by Xinhua.
Is it a sequel to another detective film?
The word “detective” in a translated title does not prove a franchise connection. The sources linked here do not establish a required earlier film.
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