Bryan Brown
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Tai-Pan is a 1986 adventure drama film directed by Daryl Duke, loosely based on James Clavell's 1966 novel of the same name. While many of the same characters and plot twists are maintained, a few smaller occurrences are left out.
Tai-Pan: Directed by Daryl Duke. With Bryan Brown, Joan Chen, John Stanton, Tim Guinee. Historical fiction set against the backdrop of Hong Kong in its early years of British rule.
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Tai-Pan. Action. 127 minutes ‧ R ‧ 1986. Roger Ebert. November 7, 1986. 4 min read. “Tai-Pan” is the embodiment of those old movie posters where the title is hewn from solid rock and tiny figures scale it with cannons strapped to their backs, while the bosoms of their women heave in the foreground.
Director: Daryl DukeStars: Bryan Brown, Joan Chen, John StantonThere can only be one.Smuggler. Prince. Murderer. Father. Sinner. Saint.Tai-Pan is a 1986 film...
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2h 7m. 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.
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 ...
Tai-Pan. Set in China during the 19th century, Dirk Struan is the power-hungry head of community who has big plans for expansion in Hong Kong. His quest is hindered by a number of rivals who seek to overthrow him and take his position for themselves. Woot!
