Shanghai 1920
上海1920
Synopsis
Billy Fong, a Chinese boy working the Shanghai docks, becomes friends with Dawson Cole, the spoiled son of an American shipping tycoon. As adults, the friends become business partners. Dawson wants to run a legitimate trade, but Billy craves the power that comes with leadership among the cities gangster underground.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leong Po-Chih
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Laughlin, Timothy R. Long
- Original Score
- Kitaro
- Original Title
- 上海1920
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Fully International Film Distribution Company Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leong Po-Chih
Michael Laughlin, Timothy R. Long
Kitaro
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung, Walter Gregg
Bill Parker
Jim Choi Ji-Ming
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung
Director of Photography
Michael Laughlin
Screenplay
Timothy R. Long
Screenplay
Walter Gregg
Director of Photography
Jim Choi Ji-Ming
Producer
Bill Parker
Editor
Leong Po-Chih
Director
Kitaro
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanghai 1920
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shanghai 1920 about?
Billy Fong, a Chinese boy working the Shanghai docks, becomes friends with Dawson Cole, the spoiled son of an American shipping tycoon. As adults, the friends become business partners. Dawson wants to run a legitimate trade, but Billy craves the power that comes with leadership among the cities gangster underground.
Who directed Shanghai 1920?
Shanghai 1920 was directed by Leong Po-Chih.
Who stars in Shanghai 1920?
The principal cast of Shanghai 1920 includes John Lone, Adrian Pasdar, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying, Eric Michael Zee, Keone Young.
When was Shanghai 1920 released and how long is it?
Shanghai 1920 was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Shanghai 1920?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shanghai 1920 was composed by Kitaro.