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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama, Romance
Votes6
DirectorDonnie Yen
WritersDonnie Yen
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShanghai Affairs
About Shanghai Affairs
A Shanghai doctor named Tangsan, is trying to help the town's poor people. Meanwhile, he has the murderous Axe Gang to deal with as well as his feelings for the gang leader's sister.
Directed by Donnie Yen, Shanghai Affairs leans on a strong ensemble — Donnie Yen, Athena Chu Yan, Yu Rongguang — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1998.
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