Shanghai Grand
This vibrant, romantic crime drama set in Shanghai during WWII features plenty of gangsters. The story of Hsu Wen-Chiang begins on a seashore near Shanghai. Ting Lik, a sympathetic beggar, takes him in because he loves Feng Ching-Ching, a famous gangster's daughter. Ting Lik quickly rises through the mafia ranks to become one of the city's most prominent gangsters. Hsu sticks by him and uses his own strength to avenge those who tried to kill him previously. Later in the film, Feng, who was once on the run in northern China, has a connection with Hsu. Back in the present, Hsu and Feng resume their affair until Hsu discovers Feng's father is one of his rivals and murders him. Feng's anguish drives him insane. Ting learns and vows vengeance on Hsu.
Released: 1996-07-13