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Shanghai Triad

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Original title

Shanghai triad (Yao a yao: Yao dao wai po qiao)

Year

1995

Running time

107 min.

Country

China

Director

Zhang Yimou

Screenwriter

Bi Feiyu. Novel: Li Xiao

Cast

Music

Zhang Guangtian

Cinematography

Lu Yue

Producer

Co-production China-France;

Shanghai Film Studios, Alpha Films, UGC Images, La Sept Cinéma

Genre

Drama | Yakuza & Triad. 1920s. 1930s. Crime

Synopsis

Uncle Liu brings his cousin to Shanghai to work for 'Boss,' the leader of a powerful drug empire in the 1930's. Shuisheng, a simple country boy is awed and overwhelmed by the opulence and immense wealth he is suddenly surrounded by. He is to be the attendant of Xiao Jingbao, the new mistress of 'Boss.' While he fumbles with the demands of his new role, much intrigue is going on around him, well beyond his bewildered perception. Xiao Jingbao is having a tumultuous affair, Fat Yu is starting a gang war, and 'Boss' is beginning to suspect that one of his trusted men is not loyal.

Rankings Position

#65 Best Chinese Movies of all time

Awards: 1995: Nominated for Oscar: Best Cinematography

1995: Nominated for Golden Globe: Best Foreign Language Picture

1995: National Board of Review: Best Foreign Language Picture

1995: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Cinematography

1995: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Cinematography

1995: Cannes: Technical Grand Prize

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46 My Favorite Chinese & Hong Kong Movies (12)

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Shanghai Triad

1995

Zhang Yimou

6.7

(1,626)