Shanghai Triad
“In 1930, Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution.”
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.
Where to watch Shanghai Triad in United States
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Where is Shanghai Triad streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About Shanghai Triad
Shanghai Triad is a 1995 Chinese-language drama and crime film directed by Zhang Yimou. The cast is led by Gong Li, Li Baotian, Sun Chun. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Shanghai Triad was produced by Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, and UGC and made in China and France. It was released on September 14, 1995, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Writers
- Bi Feiyu
- Release date
- September 14, 1995
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, France
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, UGC
Shanghai Triad cast & crew
Shanghai Triad was directed by Zhang Yimou and written by Bi Feiyu.
The cast features 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, and Fu Biao as Laosan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Guangtian Zhang, cinematography is by Lü Yue, and it was produced by Wang Wei and Jean-Louis Piel.
Is Shanghai Triad worth watching?
Shanghai Triad holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 112 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Shanghai Triad is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shanghai Triad
In United States, you can stream Shanghai Triad on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Shanghai Triad
Gong Li
Bijou / Xiao Jinbao
Li Baotian
Boss Tang Laoda
Sun Chun
Song Laoer
Li Xuejian
Uncle Liushu
Liu Jiang
Fat Yu
Fu Biao
Laosan
Chen Shu
Shiye
Wang Xiaoxiao
Shuisheng
Jiang Baoying
Cuihua
Ngai Tsang-Siu
Yang Qianqian
A Jiao
Shanghai Triad — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shanghai Triad in United States?
Shanghai Triad is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Shanghai Triad on Kanopy?
Yes — Shanghai Triad is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Shanghai Triad in?
Shanghai Triad is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shanghai Triad?
Shanghai Triad runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Shanghai Triad rated?
Shanghai Triad is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 112 ratings.
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