Shanghai Triad 1995
“In 1930, Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Networks
- Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, UGC
What is Shanghai Triad?
Shanghai Triad is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 14, 1995
- Studios
- Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, UGC
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~108 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, UGC
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Overview
Shanghai Triad is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, UGC. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A country boy enters the dangerous world of Shanghai’s most powerful crime family.”
- Rich period setting of 1930 Shanghai
- Complex crime drama centered on a triad hierarchy
- Compelling character dynamics
- Violent themes may not suit all audiences
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric crime dramas set in historic China.
The film features mature crime themes and violence, making it appropriate for adult viewers.
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When and where does the story take place?
The film is set in Shanghai, China, in the year 1930.
Who is the young protagonist?
A country boy named Shuisheng arrives from the countryside.
What crime organization is featured?
The Tang Triad, led by boss Laoda, is the central criminal group.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and crime film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑eight minutes.
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