Tai-Pan (1986)

Name: Tai-Pan
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Released: 1986
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 5.1
Cast: Bryan Brown, Kyra Sedgwick, Katy Behean, John Stanton, Janine Turner

2h 7m United States of America

Adventure Drama History

Plot

Following the British triumph in the first Opium War, Hong Kong emerges as a strategic asset, seized for its vast port potential despite its harsh landscape and sparse population. British officials and trading companies are captivated by the island's promise as a gateway for goods destined for the lucrative Chinese market. As ambitions clash and alliances form, the struggle for dominance in this new territory unfolds, setting the stage for a fierce competition among traders eager to capitalize on the untapped opportunities of mainland China.

Cast

Bryan Brown Kyra Sedgwick Katy Behean John Stanton Janine Turner Russell Wong Joan Chen Tim Guinee Bill Leadbitter Norman Rodway John Bennett Derrick Branche Vic Armstrong Dickey Beer Phil Chatterton Tongplaw