Once Upon a Time in Shanghai(1998)
上海纪事
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai Synopsis
The protagonists are mainly Huirong, Zhaobai, and Jikan, who have studied business management in the USA and have returned to their hometown, Shanghai. Huirong and Zhaobai are engaged, and although three of them are close friends, problems arise when they find out that their opinions clash on the matter of what the objective for building a new China should be and what direction it should take.
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (1998) is a drama and history film directed by Peng Xiaolian, released on January 1, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Yuan Quan, Wang Yanan, Dai Shaoan and Liu Qiong. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Peng Xiaolian
- Writers:
- Peng Xiaolian, Zhang Jianya, Zhenxia Bian
- Cinematographer:
- Jong Lin
- Production:
- Shanghai Film Studio
- Status:
- Released
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Peng Xiaolian, written by Peng Xiaolian, Zhang Jianya and Zhenxia Bian.
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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai online?
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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (1998) is available to stream on Hi-YAH. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (1998) includes Yuan Quan, Wang Yanan, Dai Shaoan, Liu Qiong and Dai Zhaoan. The film was directed by Peng Xiaolian. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Time in Shanghai released?
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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai was released on January 1, 1998 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai worth watching?
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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (1998) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.