Shanghai Fever
Originally released in 1994. Shanghai Fever is a feature film. directed by Kwok-Lap Lee.
Starring Pan Hong, Sean Lau Ching-Wan, and Wang Rugang
Synopsis
Pan Hung is Lily, a humble bus conductor hired by Hong Kong commodities trader Sean Lau to be his connection to the Shanghai stock market. Lily finds the job surprisingly easy, and the duo begins to make big money. But at what price? With wealth and prosperity a driving daily goal for Lily, will her own family come to bear the cost? Director Lee Lok See uses his Shanghai focus to great effect, finding many avenues and opportunities for his satirical observations and cultural clashes. With capitalism and communism going head on in the rapidly growing city of Shanghai, which value system will ultimately live in each person's heart?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shanghai Film Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shanghai Fever about?
Pan Hung is Lily, a humble bus conductor hired by Hong Kong commodities trader Sean Lau to be his connection to the Shanghai stock market. Lily finds the job surprisingly easy, and the duo begins t...
Who directed Shanghai Fever?
Shanghai Fever was directed by Kwok-Lap Lee.
How long is Shanghai Fever?
Shanghai Fever has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Shanghai Fever released?
Shanghai Fever was released on May 12, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shanghai Fever?
The main cast of Shanghai Fever includes Pan Hong, Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Wang Rugang, Wang Huaying, Zhang Guoqing.