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22 December 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
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 moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Movie Reviews: 'Hero' (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 27 August 2004)
Chinese Star Demands That Lying Tabs Be Sanctioned
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 14 March 2000)
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A wonderful film of Chinese triads in the early Republic, with all the dynamic. 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:
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103 min | Canada:108 minLanguage:
MandarinColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:12 | South Korea:18 | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Chile:18 | Finland:K-14 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:RFilming Locations:
Shanghai, ChinaFun Stuff
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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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Gong-Li and film making partner Zhang Yimou have another fine hit; in a series that is beautiful filmmaking as well as one the government would find disapproving of the reality of triads.
She plays a "moll" , also a singing star triggering more than an ample reward for the conniving under bosses who would try to topple the boss.
Stunningly photographed and acted, maybe near the Hang Zhou coast (or a rare unfilled canal in Shanghai?) ... with his beautiful concubine, and the narrative device of a young male orphan as fellow observer; the Boss hits the mattresses due to an attempted murder from within; and retires to an island to discern the traitor giving orders to kill anyone who arrives or leaves the island without his permission.
Then the Boss waits, and Gong-Li idles no longer singing in the cabaret; and the "smoke out" begins.
Excellent poignant drama sensitively photographed.
As in all her films, and the directors, the people as bystanders and victims of any corruption is a subtle attended theme!