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Where to Watch Shanghai Triad (1995) in the US
- 1995
- R
- 1h 48m
- 7.1IMDb
- 90%Rotten Tomatoes
- 77Metascore
Shanghai Triad is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Uncle Liu brings his cousin to Shanghai to work for 'Boss,' the leader of a powerful drug empire in the 1930's. Shuisheng, a simple country boy is awed and overwhelmed by the opulence and immense wealth he is suddenly surrounded by. He is to be the attendant of Xiao Jingbao, the new mistress of 'Boss.' While he fumbles with the demands of his new role, much intrigue is going on around him, well beyond his bewildered perception. Xiao Jingbao is having a tumultuous affair, Fat Yu is starting a gang war, and 'Boss' is beginning to suspect that one of his trusted men is not loyal.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Yimou Zhang
- Starring
- Gong Li, Baotian Li, Xiaoxiao Wang
Details
- Release date
- Dec 22, 1995
- Language
- Mandarin
- Country
- France, China
- Box office
- $2,086,101
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 4 nominations total
Where to Watch Shanghai Triad (1995) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Shanghai Triad in the United States?
- Shanghai Triad is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Shanghai Triad or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Shanghai Triad for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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