Tai-Pan ★½ 1986 (R) A 19th century Scottish trader and his beautiful Chinese mistress are the main characters in this confusing attempt to dramatize the story of Hong Kong's development into a thriving trading port. Too many subplots and characters are introduced in a short time to do justice to James Clavell's novel of the same name, the basis for the movie. The first American production completely filmed in China. 130m/C VHS. Bryan Brown, Joan Chen, John Stanton, Kyra Sedgwick, Tim Guinee, Russell Wong, Bert Remsen;
Director:
Daryl Duke;
Writer:
John Briley;
Writer:
Jack Cardiff;
Cameo:
Maurice Jarre.
