Big Boss of Shanghai
上海灘大亨
Synopsis
Chen and his brother travel to Shanghai in search of fame and fortune, but end up pitted against Chinese Mafia bosses - and can only fight their way out of the web of violence and betrayal they find themselves caught up in.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Kuan-Tai
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Title
- 上海灘大亨
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Lo Wei Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Kuan-Tai
Ni Kuang
Lo Wei
Department Leadership Roster
Ni Kuang
Writer
Chen Kuan-Tai
Director
Lo Wei
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Boss of Shanghai
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What is Big Boss of Shanghai about?
Chen and his brother travel to Shanghai in search of fame and fortune, but end up pitted against Chinese Mafia bosses - and can only fight their way out of the web of violence and betrayal they find themselves caught up in.
Who directed Big Boss of Shanghai?
Big Boss of Shanghai was directed by Chen Kuan-Tai.
Who stars in Big Boss of Shanghai?
The principal cast of Big Boss of Shanghai includes Lung Fong, Chan Sing, Cheng Kang-Yeh, Chen Kuan-Tai, Chen Chen.
When was Big Boss of Shanghai released and how long is it?
Big Boss of Shanghai was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.