Shanghai Triad(1995)
摇啊摇，摇到外婆桥
In 1930, Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution.
Shanghai Triad Synopsis
Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.
Shanghai Triad (1995) is a drama and crime film directed by Zhang Yimou, released on September 14, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Gong Li, Li Baotian, Sun Chun and Li Xuejian. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 117 ratings.
- Director:
- Zhang Yimou
- Writers:
- Li Xiao, Bi Feiyu
- Producers:
- Yves Marmion, Jean-Louis Piel, Wu Yigong
- Cinematographer:
- Lü Yue
- Composer:
- Guangtian Zhang
- Production:
- Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, UGC, 上海电影制片厂
- Budget:
- $2,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Shanghai Triad (1995) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shanghai Triad before you stream it.
Shanghai Triad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gong Li
as Bijou / Xiao Jinbao
Li Baotian
as Boss Tang Laoda
Sun Chun
as Song Laoer
Li Xuejian
as Uncle Liushu
Liu Jiang
as Fat Yu
Fu Biao
as Laosan
Chen Shu
as Shiye
- Wang Xiaoxiao
Wang Xiaoxiao
as Shuisheng
- Jiang Baoying
Jiang Baoying
as Cuihua
- Ngai Tsang-Siu
Ngai Tsang-Siu
- Yang Qianqian
Yang Qianqian
as A Jiao
Key crew
Directed by Zhang Yimou, written by Li Xiao and Bi Feiyu, produced by Yves Marmion, Jean-Louis Piel and Wu Yigong.
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Shanghai Triad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 117 ratings.
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Shanghai Triad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shanghai Triad online?
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Shanghai Triad (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shanghai Triad?
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The main cast of Shanghai Triad (1995) includes Gong Li, Li Baotian, Sun Chun, Li Xuejian and Liu Jiang. The film was directed by Zhang Yimou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shanghai Triad released?
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Shanghai Triad was released on September 14, 1995 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Shanghai Triad worth watching?
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Shanghai Triad (1995) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shanghai Triad?
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Yes. The official Shanghai Triad trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.