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Shanghai Triad

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.

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Cast & Crew See All

Gong Li
Xiao Jingbao
Baotian Li
Tang, the Gang Boss
Xiaoxiao Wang
Shuisheng, the boy

Featured Video

Shanghai Triad (US Trailer 2)
Shanghai Triad (US Trailer 2)
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1:29 Shanghai Triad (US Trailer 2)

Awards

  • 1996 - Oscar - Best Cinematography - nominated
  • 1996 - Golden Globe - Best Foreign Language Film - nominated
  • 1995 - NBR Award - Best Foreign Language Film - winner
  • 1995 - Technical Grand Prize - - winner

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