Shanghai Triad (1995)
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Reviews Counted: 20 Fresh: 17 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 6.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Synopsis:
A visually dazzling gangster film from director Zhang Yimou. Nightclub singer Xiao Jingbao lives a pampered life as the mistress of Shanghai godfather Mr. Tang. However, she gets in over her head after she begins an affair with Song, Mr. Tang's number two man, who wants to wrench control of the... [More]
A visually dazzling gangster film from director Zhang Yimou. Nightclub singer Xiao Jingbao lives a pampered life as the mistress of Shanghai godfather Mr. Tang. However, she gets in over her head after she begins an affair with Song, Mr. Tang's number two man, who wants to wrench control of the crime dynasty.
Eventually, Xiao Jingbao finds herself caught in the middle of a mob war. Forced to leave behind her life of luxury and go into hiding with Mr. Tang, she gradually realizes just how expendable she is to both men.
We see all this through the eyes of Shuisheng, a 14-year-old boy whose uncle has brought him into the Tang Brotherhood. Assigned the task of keeping watch over Xiao Jingbao, he ultimately becomes her sole, trusted confidante. [Less]
Genre: Foreign Films
Starring: Gong Li, Li Baotian, Li Xuejian, Sun Chun, Wang Xiaoxiao
Director: Yimou Zhang
DVD Info
Release:
Dec 12, 2000
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
- Dolby Surround
Additional Release Material:
- Trailers - 1.Original Theatrical Trailer
- Bonus Trailer - 1.BIZET'S CARMEN
- 2.ORLANDO
- 3.EMPEROR AND THE ASSASSIN
- 4.MIRACLES
- Talent Files
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Reviews
the characters are reasonably interesting and the plot has sufficient drama to entertain
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07/21/06 05:58 PM
Soando como um mero veículo para a beleza de Gong Li, este aspirante a Ajuste Final conta com uma bela fotografia (com exceção da noite americana pavorosa), mas nada mais, revelando-se o pior filme da carreira de Yimou.
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03/30/06 12:11 AM
Shows how an innocent and ignorant young boy is initiated into the violent ways of a group of gangsters.
08/21/02 01:52 PM
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