Tai-Pan (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 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, Joan Chen, John Stanton, Tim Guinee

Categories: Adventure, Drama, History