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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (1996)

TV Series ★ 8.0 44 min

Drama

Set in 1930s Shanghai, the story opens with legendary gambler Gon and his vow to recover his father's casino from Shanghai tycoon Fung In his quest, he becomes acquainted with Sou and uncovers her fiance's nefarious conspiracy. Sou gives her heart to Gon, but he can't forget his old love Gu. Meanwhile, up-and-coming gangster Hui Man Keung is quickly making his name in Shanghai. Crossing paths during chaotic times, Hui, Gon, and Ding Lik become brothers and business partners, but Fung recruits Hui and Ding to his side through backhanded methods. Though deeply in love with Fung's daughter Ching Ching, Hui can only turn away from love and friendship when Fung's true nature is revealed. Fung, however, is not about to just let Hui walk away.

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Released
September 2, 1996
Runtime
44 min
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Studio
TVB

Cast

Adam Cheng Siu-Chow Adam Cheng Siu-Chow 于镇海 Pat Poon Pat Poon 冯敬尧 Sunny Chan Kam-Hung Sunny Chan Kam-Hung 许文强 Carol Cheng Carol Cheng 苏七巧 Gordon Lam Ka-Tung Gordon Lam Ka-Tung 丁力 Nadia Chan Chung-Ling Nadia Chan Chung-Ling 冯程程 Noel Leung Noel Leung Lui Fong Lui Fong Gallen Lo Ka-Leung Gallen Lo Ka-Leung Bowie Lam Bo-Yee Bowie Lam Bo-Yee Eric Tsang Chi-Wai Eric Tsang Chi-Wai Florence Kwok Siu-Wan Florence Kwok Siu-Wan Law Kar-Ying Law Kar-Ying Lee Lung-Kei Lee Lung-Kei Dickson Lee Kar-Sing Dickson Lee Kar-Sing Daniel Kwok Cheuk Wah Daniel Kwok Cheuk Wah Patrick Tam Yiu-Man Patrick Tam Yiu-Man Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee

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Frequently asked questions

What is Once Upon a Time in Shanghai about?
Set in 1930s Shanghai, the story opens with legendary gambler Gon and his vow to recover his father's casino from Shanghai tycoon Fung In his quest, he becomes acquainted with Sou and uncovers her fiance's nefarious conspiracy. Sou gives her heart to Gon, but he can't forget his old love Gu. Meanwhile, up-and-coming gangster Hui Man Keung is quickly making his name in Shanghai. Crossing paths during chaotic times, Hui, Gon, and Ding Lik become brothers and business partners, but Fung recruits Hui and Ding to his side through backhanded methods. Though deeply in love with Fung's daughter Ching Ching, Hui can only turn away from love and friendship when Fung's true nature is revealed. Fung, however, is not about to just let Hui walk away.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai stars Adam Cheng Siu-Chow, Pat Poon, Sunny Chan Kam-Hung, Carol Cheng.
When was Once Upon a Time in Shanghai released?
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is a 1996 drama series.
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai?
You can watch Once Upon a Time in Shanghai with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.