Shanghai Triad (1995)
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.
Director: Zhang Yimou
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: September 14, 1995
Cast
- Gong Li - Bijou / Xiao Jinbao
- Li Baotian - Boss Tang Laoda
- Sun Chun - Song Laoer
- Li Xuejian - Uncle Liushu
- Liu Jiang - Fat Yu
- Fu Biao - Laosan
- Chen Shu - Shiye
- Wang Xiaoxiao - Shuisheng
- Jiang Baoying - Cuihua
- Yang Qianquan - Ah Jiao
Screenplay
Music: Guangtian Zhang
Cinematography: Lü Yue
Editing: Du Yuan
Production: Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, UGC, Shanghai Film Studios
Country: China, France
Language: 普通话
Budget: $2M
Original Language: zh
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
shanghai, china, chinese mafia, coming of age, mistress, criminal underworld, drug lord, triad, modern china, nightclub singer, 1930s, cabaret singer, chinese triad
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Shanghai Triad?
- Shanghai Triad stars Gong Li, Li Baotian, Sun Chun, Li Xuejian, Liu Jiang, Fu Biao.
- How long is Shanghai Triad?
- Shanghai Triad has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Shanghai Triad?
- Shanghai Triad is a Drama, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Shanghai Triad?
- Shanghai Triad had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Shanghai Triad produced?
- Shanghai Triad was produced in China, France.
- What are the themes of Shanghai Triad?
- The themes of Shanghai Triad include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.