Layout
佈局
Synopsis
The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-Lin, an agent of the government sent to uncover the Chinese traitors helping the enemy. Once inside, Hsueh must fight both the Japanese and his countrymen for his sake, and the future of China.
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Lay Out ≣ 1977 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-06
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Chen Kuan-Tai
Hsieh Hsiao-Lin
Sha-Li Chen
Lady Boss Shen Chiu-Ku
Han Chiang
Boss Tung Chin-Sheng
Tien Yeh
Boss Tu Chang-Kuei
Ma Chi
Boss Lung Ah-Lu
Hu Chin
Tu Hsueh-Fa
Chen Mu-Chuan
Killer
Chiang Tao
Nien's Bodyguard
Cheng Kang-Yeh
Hsiao Lu
Shih Chung-Tien
Chuang Kun-Shan
Chin Kang
Wan Ku-Long
Chen Hui-Lou
Fortune Teller
Yen Chung
Teahouse Boss Ah Ken
Wu Chia-Hsiang
Chiang Fa-Chuan
Lung Fong
Liu Fang
Gam Ming
Tung Piao
Chang Peng
Yu Yu-Tang
Lee Man-Tai
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Katy Chin Shu-Mei
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 佈局
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pao Hsueh-Li
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Chuang Yan-Chien
Department Leadership Roster
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Writer
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Chuang Yan-Chien
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Layout
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What is Layout about?
The place: Shanghai. The time: 1921. The Japanese aggression towards China is getting stronger each day. Enter Hsueh Ao-Lin, an agent of the government sent to uncover the Chinese traitors helping the enemy. Once inside, Hsueh must fight both the Japanese and his countrymen for his sake, and the future of China.
Who directed Layout?
Layout was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in Layout?
The principal cast of Layout includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Sha-Li Chen, Han Chiang, Tien Yeh, Ma Chi.
When was Layout released and how long is it?
Layout was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Layout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Layout was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.