USA,
1986, 127 min
Directed by:
Daryl DukeCinematography:
Jack CardiffComposer:
Maurice JarreCast:
Bryan Brown, Joan Chen, Tim Guinee, Russell Wong, Kyra Sedgwick, Janine Turner, Vic Armstrong, Michael C. Gwynne, Bert Remsen, Patrick Ryecart, Lisa Lu (more)Plots(1)
Epic historical film, which takes place in 19th century China, about a Scottish man who holds the position of Tai-Pan (or head merchant) of both Canton and Hong Kong. The trader faces resistance from a sinister competitor and his son, who wish to end the merchant's dominance in the trade industry. Meanwhile, the Scotsman begins a romance with an alluring Chinese woman... (official distributor synopsis)
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