Summaries

Historical fiction set against the backdrop of Hong Kong in its early years of British rule.

Tai-Pan's Chinese for supreme leader; the man with real power...Such a Tai-Pan's Dirk Struan who's obsessed to make Hong Kong the jewel in the crown of her British Majesty. In 1841, he achieves the goal, but has many enemies who try to destroy his dream.—Harald Mayr <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • hong kong
  • based on novel
  • rivalry
  • competition
  • businessman
Genres
  • Adventure
Release date Nov 6, 1986
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Chen Family Temple - Guangzhou, China
Production companies De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)

Box office

Budget $25000000
Gross US & Canada $4007250
Opening weekend US & Canada $1863469
Gross worldwide $4007250

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 7m
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

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