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Overview
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In 1930's Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution.Plot:
Uncle Liu brings his cousin to Shanghai to work for 'Boss,' the leader of a powerful drug empire in the 1930's... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
A stunner in every respect moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Li Gong | ... | Xiao Jingbao | |
| Baotian Li | ... | Tang, the Gang Boss | |
| Wang Xiaoxiao | ... | Shuisheng, the boy | |
| Xuejian Li | ... | Liu, 6th Uncle | |
| Chun Sun | ... | Song, Tang's No. 2 | |
| Biao Fu | ... | Zheng, Tang's No.3 | |
| Shu Chen | ... | Shi Ye | |
| Liu Jiang | ... | Fat Yu | |
| Baoying Jiang | ... | Cuihua, the Widow | |
| Yang Qianquan | ... | Ah Jiao | |
| Ying Gao | |||
| Weiming Gao | |||
| Lian Shuliang | |||
| Wang Ya'nan | |||
| Zhang Yayun |
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Rated R for some language and images of violence.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
103 min | Canada:108 minLanguage:
MandarinColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
South Korea:18 | Iceland:12 | Argentina:16 | Chile:18 | Finland:K-14 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:RFilming Locations:
Shanghai, ChinaMOVIEmeter: 
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6th Uncle: The Boss always says, "Women's business is nothing but wind. Men's business, no matter how small, is important." moreFAQ
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Here's something you don't see every day - a mobster movie that focuses on the evil of criminals, instead of their coolness. "Shanghai Triad" shows you how mob violence destroys the life of a gangster's moll and endangers her innocent, fresh-from-the-country servant. It's exactly the kind of story you wouldn't see in a Hollywood movie - which is, I suppose, why we watch this weird foreign stuff!
Gong Li is, as ever, forceful and compelling, with a role that's infinitely more interesting than what America's "lead" actresses usually get. She's very glamorous here, and totally unlike the peasant characters she played in "To Live" and several other films. What a wonderful, versatile actress.
The film's other strengths include gorgeous, award-winning cinematography, interesting point-of-view shots, and an effective shift from an urban to a country setting that's pulled off very smoothly. It's a shame that this is the last film that director Zhang Yimou and Gong Li made together, but at least it caps off their collaboration on a high note.