Tai-Pan
“Smuggler. Prince. Murderer. Father. Sinner. Saint.”
Synopsis
The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large port that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded on mainland China, a highly lucrative market.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tai-Pan — Trailer 1986 film — Stars Bryan Brown, Joan Chen, John Stanton
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-05
Top Cast
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Bryan Brown
Dirk Struan
Kyra Sedgwick
Tess Brock
Katy Behean
Mary Sinclair
John Stanton
Tyler Brock
Janine Turner
Shevaun Tillman
Russell Wong
Gordon Chen
Joan Chen
May-May
Tim Guinee
Culum Struan
Bill Leadbitter
Gorth Brock
Norman Rodway
Aristotle Quance
John Bennett
Orlov
Derrick Branche
Vargas
Vic Armstrong
Drunken Sailor
Dickey Beer
Brecks's Crew
Phil Chatterton Tongplaw
Boatswain
Chen Kuan-Tai
Pirate
Chen Shu
Chen Chuang
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 19, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daryl Duke
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Mann, John Briley
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Tai-Pan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Production Studios
- DEG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daryl Duke
Stanley Mann, John Briley, James Clavell
Maurice Jarre
Jack Cardiff, James Devis
Antony Gibbs
Raffaella De Laurentiis, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Daryl Duke
Director
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Stanley Mann
Screenplay
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
John Briley
Screenplay
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Anthony Masters
Production Design
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Producer
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tai-Pan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tai-Pan about?
The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large port that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded on mainland China, a highly lucrative market.
Who directed Tai-Pan?
Tai-Pan was directed by Daryl Duke.
Who stars in Tai-Pan?
The principal cast of Tai-Pan includes Bryan Brown, Kyra Sedgwick, Katy Behean, John Stanton, Janine Turner.
When was Tai-Pan released and how long is it?
Tai-Pan was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Tai-Pan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tai-Pan was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Tai-Pan based on a book or true story?
Tai-Pan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Clavell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tai-Pan?
Tai-Pan holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).