Overview

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.

Cast

Bryan Brown, Kyra Sedgwick, Katy Behean, John Stanton, Janine Turner, Russell Wong, Joan Chen, Tim Guinee

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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.

When was "Tai-Pan" released?

Tai-Pan was released in 1986.

Who stars in "Tai-Pan"?

The cast includes Bryan Brown, Kyra Sedgwick, Katy Behean, John Stanton.