Tai-Pan

A sweeping, old-fashioned historical drama that feels weighty and occasionally stilted, with grand ambitions and a brooding sense of rivalry.

Directed by

Daryl Duke

Genres

Adventure, Drama, History

Starring

Bryan Brown, Kyra Sedgwick, Katy Behean

Tagline

Smuggler. Prince. Murderer. Father. Sinner. Saint.

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.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, melancholic and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, ambition, betrayal, colonialism

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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