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ADVENTURE . 1986 . 2h 7m . 5.1/10

Tai-Pan_

"Smuggler. Prince. Murderer. Father. Sinner. Saint."

The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large port that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded on mainland China, a highly lucrative market.

Starring Bryan Brown, Kyra Sedgwick, Katy Behean
5.1/10
Rating
2h 7m
Runtime
1986
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Smuggler. Prince. Murderer. Father. Sinner. Saint.

The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large port that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded on mainland China, a highly lucrative market.

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Cast
Bryan Brown stars as Dirk Struan in Tai-Pan.
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Year context
Tai-Pan was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain...
Tai-Pan is a Adventure, Drama, History film with a runtime of 2h 7m.

BOX OFFICE

$25.0M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
127 min (2h 7m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (32 votes)
Budget
$25,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Tai-Pan about?
The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large port that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded on mainland China, a highly lucrative market.
How long is Tai-Pan?
Tai-Pan has a runtime of 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Who stars in Tai-Pan?
The cast of Tai-Pan includes Bryan Brown, Kyra Sedgwick, Katy Behean, John Stanton, Janine Turner.
What is the rating of Tai-Pan?
Tai-Pan has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 32 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Adventure Drama History
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