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Shanghai Triad

R19951h 48mZhang Yimou
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 77

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"In 1930, Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution."

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.

DramaCrime
Shanghai, ChinaChinese MafiaComing Of AgeMistressCriminal UnderworldDrug LordTriadModern ChinaNightclub Singer1930s

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What is Shanghai Triad (1995) 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 stars in Shanghai Triad?

Shanghai Triad stars Gong Li (Bijou / Xiao Jinbao), Li Baotian (Boss Tang Laoda), Sun Chun (Song Laoer), Li Xuejian (Uncle Liushu), Liu Jiang (Fat Yu). The film was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Shanghai Triad?

Shanghai Triad has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is Shanghai Triad worth watching?

Shanghai Triad holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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