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Shanghai Triad (1995)

Poster for Shanghai Triad

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Zhang Yimou
  • Profile picture of Gong Li
    Bijou / Xiao Jinbao Gong Li
  • Profile picture of Li Baotian
    Boss Tang Laoda Li Baotian
  • Profile picture of Sun Chun
    Song Laoer Sun Chun
  • Profile picture of Li Xuejian
    Uncle Liushu Li Xuejian
  • Profile picture of Liu Jiang
    Fat Yu Liu Jiang
  • Profile picture of Fu Biao
    Laosan Fu Biao
  • Profile picture of Chen Shu
    Shiye Chen Shu
  • Profile picture of Ngai Tsang-Siu
    Ngai Tsang-Siu

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Keywords

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  • 1930s
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