Bryan Brown
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The powerful British forces quickly quell a Chinese uprising and take over the city, inspiring the ambitious Dirk Struan (Bryan Brown) to become its leader. Dirk finds himself pitted opposite the...
Brief Synopsis. Read More. In 1842, the Chinese are outraged by the British imperialists who buy opium from them and then sell it back at a higher price. In response to this anger, the British send warships to the China Coast to maintain control.
May 4, 2013 · Tai-Pan is a 1986 film directed by Daryl Duke, loosely based on James Clavell's 1966 novel of the same name. Filmed under communist Chinese censorship, some portions of Clavell's story were...
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...
Tai-Pan (1986) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Overview. The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong.
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.
