Shanghai Triad
6.8/10
Rating
108 min
Runtime
1995
Release Year
Zhang Yimou
Director
Cast
Gong Li, Li Baotian, Sun Chun, Li Xuejian, Liu Jiang
Quick Synopsis
In 1930s Shanghai, a young man named Shuisheng moves from the countryside to the city. His uncle Liushu arranges for him to work for Bijou, who is the mistress of Laoda, the powerful leader of the Tang Triad. Laoda faces constant danger from rival gangs and hidden enemies, creating a tense and dangerous environment around Shuisheng as he becomes involved in the criminal underworld.
Detailed Synopsis of Shanghai Triad
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.
