Tai-Pan Movie Review 1986

A 19th century Scottish trader and his beautiful Chinese mistress are the main characters in this confusing attempt to dramatize the story of Hong Kong's development into a thriving trading port. Too many subplots and characters are introduced in a short time to do justice to James Clavell's novel of the same name, the basis for the movie. The first American production completely filmed in China.

Distribution

Vestron Video, c/o Artisan Home Entertainment, 2700 Colorado Ave., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404-5502, Phone: (310)449-9200, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 130 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, Period Piece: 19th Century, China, Books to Film: James Clavell, Hong Kong

Screenplay

John Briley

Cast

Bryan Brown, Joan Chen, John Stanton, Kyra Sedgwick, Tim Guinee, Russell Wong, Bert Remsen

Cinematography

Jack Cardiff

Director

Daryl Duke

Music

Maurice Jarre

Producer

Dino De Laurentiis