Shanghai Triad (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shanghai Triad is a 1995 drama thriller directed by Yimou Zhang, starring Li Gong, Xuejian Li and Jiang Liu. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Yimou Zhang
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shanghai Triad About?
The premise of Shanghai Triad without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1930s in Shanghai, a young man named Shuisheng loses his innocence when he is drawn into the city’s dangerous criminal underworld. He finds a connection with Jinbao, a captivating nightclub singer, and an island peasant, forging unexpected bonds amidst treachery and escalating violence. As rival gangs battle for control, the ruthless Tang’s power struggles create chaos and threaten to consume everyone in his path.
Shanghai Triad Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- boy
- 1930s
- live action
- triads
- island
- shanghai
Shanghai Triad Cast
Li Gong leads the cast, with Xuejian Li and Jiang Liu. Directed by Yimou Zhang; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Yimou Zhang
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Shanghai Triad Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shanghai Triad 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Shanghai Triad Plot Summary
What happens in Shanghai Triad from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tang Shuisheng finds himself in the bustling city of Shanghai, prepared to work for a notorious Triad Boss who shares his name, Tang. His introduction to this underworld begins at a warehouse where an opium deal between two rival Triad factions spirals into chaos, resulting in the death of one member from the opposing group. Shortly after, Shuisheng is taken by his uncle to the luxurious abode of Boss Tang, where he is assigned the duty of serving Xiao Jinbao, a captivating cabaret singer and the Boss’s mistress. However, the tension escalates when it becomes evident that Jinbao is also entangled in a secret affair with the Boss’s second-in-command, Song.
Full summary
The whole story of Shanghai Triad, scene by scene
Shanghai Triad Box Office
Shanghai Triad grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- US & Canada
- $2.1M
Shanghai Triad Awards & Nominations
Shanghai Triad was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Cinematography
Shanghai Triad Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Shanghai Triad (Digitally Restored) - Film Movement Classics Trailer
How Well Do You Know Shanghai Triad?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Tang Shuisheng's uncle in the movie?
Shanghai Triad Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Operação Xangai” and “Шанхайская триада”.
- Also known as
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- Operação Xangai
- Шанхайская триада
- Yáo ā yáo, yáo dào wàipóqiáo
- Szanghajska triada
- Shake
- Shake to Grandma's Bridge
- La reina de Shanghai
- Shanghai Triaden
- La joya de Shanghai
- Yao a yao, yao dao wai po qiao
- Shanghaitriaden
- 搖啊搖，搖到外婆橋
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- Yao a Yao Yao Dao Wai Pe Qiao
- La triade di Shanghai
- Shanghai Serenade
- Το τρίγωνο της Σαγκάης
- A Tríade de Xangai
- 트라이어드
- Şangay Üçlüsü
- 上海ルージュ
- Триадата от Шанхай
- A sanghaji maffia
- Hội Tam Hoàng Thượng Hải, შანხაის ტრიადა
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Shanghai Triad FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Shanghai Triad, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shanghai Triad?
Shanghai Triad runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Shanghai Triad released?
Shanghai Triad was released on December 22, 1995.
Who directed Shanghai Triad?
Shanghai Triad was directed by Yimou Zhang.
More films by Yimou Zhang Who is in the cast of Shanghai Triad?
Shanghai Triad stars Li Gong, Xuejian Li and Jiang Liu, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Shanghai Triad make at the box office?
Shanghai Triad grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
How is Shanghai Triad rated?
Shanghai Triad has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 77 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Shanghai Triad nominated for any awards?
Shanghai Triad received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Shanghai Triad have a post-credit scene?
No. Shanghai Triad has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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