China Synopsis
摇啊摇，摇到外婆桥
“In 1930, Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution.”
Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.
The 1994–1996 China Window
16 China films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Shanghai Triad sits at position #11.
#1The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
★ 9.3 · 1994
#2To Live
★ 8.0 · 1994
#3A Chinese Odyssey Part 2
★ 7.7 · 1995
#4In the Heat of the Sun
★ 7.7 · 1994
#5Back to Back, Face to Face
★ 7.6 · 1994
#6Eat Drink Man Woman
★ 7.5 · 1994
#7The King of Masks
★ 7.3 · 1995
#8The Emperor's Shadow
★ 7.3 · 1996
Titles With Overlapping Themes
Films and series that share thematic tags with Shanghai Triad. Number on each card indicates how many keywords overlap.
The 1990s China Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Shanghai Triad premiered. 41 total titles in this decade from China.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #430 of 946 China films indexed here (55th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among China Drama productions specifically: #272 of 547 (top 50%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | China, France |
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Production Companies | Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, UGC, Shanghai Film Studios |
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Release Date | September 14, 1995 |
| IMDb | tt0115012 |