Tai-Pan(1986)
Smuggler. Prince. Murderer. Father. Sinner. Saint.
Tai-Pan Synopsis
The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large port that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded on mainland China, a highly lucrative market.
Tai-Pan (1986) is a adventure, drama and history film directed by Daryl Duke, released on November 7, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Bryan Brown, Kyra Sedgwick, Katy Behean and John Stanton. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Daryl Duke
- Writers:
- Stanley Mann, James Clavell, John Briley
- Producers:
- Raffaella De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Cardiff
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- DEG
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Tai-Pan (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tai-Pan before you stream it.
Tai-Pan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bryan Brown
as Dirk Struan
Kyra Sedgwick
as Tess Brock
Katy Behean
as Mary Sinclair
John Stanton
as Tyler Brock
Janine Turner
as Shevaun Tillman
Russell Wong
as Gordon Chen
Joan Chen
as May-May
Tim Guinee
as Culum Struan
- Bill Leadbitter
Bill Leadbitter
as Gorth Brock
Norman Rodway
as Aristotle Quance
John Bennett
as Orlov
Derrick Branche
as Vargas
Key crew
Directed by Daryl Duke, written by Stanley Mann, James Clavell and John Briley, produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis.
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Tai-Pan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 35 ratings.
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Tai-Pan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tai-Pan online?
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Tai-Pan (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tai-Pan?
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The main cast of Tai-Pan (1986) includes Bryan Brown, Kyra Sedgwick, Katy Behean, John Stanton and Janine Turner. The film was directed by Daryl Duke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tai-Pan released?
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Tai-Pan was released on November 7, 1986 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Tai-Pan worth watching?
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Tai-Pan (1986) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tai-Pan?
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Yes. The official Tai-Pan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.