Shanghai Triad(1995)
“In 1930, Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution.”
Overview
Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.
Director
Zhang Yimou
Studio
Alpha Films
Budget
$2M
Cast
Gong Li
as Bijou / Xiao Jinbao
Li Baotian
as Boss Tang Laoda
Sun Chun
as Song Laoer
Li Xuejian
as Uncle Liushu
Liu Jiang
as Fat Yu
Fu Biao
as Laosan
Chen Shu
as Shiye
Wang Xiaoxiao
as Shuisheng
Jiang Baoying
as Cuihua
Ngai Tsang-Siu
as
Yang Qianqian
as A Jiao
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Alpha Films • La Sept Cinéma • UGC
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Where can I watch Shanghai Triad?▼
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What is Shanghai Triad about?▼
Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.
Who directed Shanghai Triad?▼
Shanghai Triad was directed by Zhang Yimou and released in 1995. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Shanghai Triad?▼
Shanghai Triad has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Shanghai Triad?▼
The cast of Shanghai Triad includes Gong Li as Bijou / Xiao Jinbao, Li Baotian as Boss Tang Laoda, Sun Chun as Song Laoer, Li Xuejian as Uncle Liushu, Liu Jiang as Fat Yu and more.
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