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Shadow of China

Shadow of China

A sweeping epic of one's man ascent to power... and his fall from grace.

7.7

3 votes

May 12, 1990

2h 11m

Drama

Overview

A Chinese immigrant tries to make his way to the top as a businessman in Hong Kong while his former radicalism is transformed into cynicism.

Directed by

Mitsuo Yanagimachi

Where to watch

In United States

Not available to stream, rent, or buy in United States right now.

Cast

John Lone

John Lone

Henry
Vivian Wu

Vivian Wu

Moo-Ling
Sammi Davis

Sammi Davis

Katherine
Koichi Sato

Koichi Sato

Akira
Sam Neill

Sam Neill

TV Reporter
Dennis Chan Kwok-San

Dennis Chan Kwok-San

Mr. Wu
Gam Biu

Gam Biu

Kenneth Tsang

Kenneth Tsang

Mr. Lau
Roy Chiao

Roy Chiao

Lee Hok Chow
Junko Takazawa

Junko Takazawa

Phantom Mother
Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Po Kok
R

Roland Harrah III

Xiao Niu
Constantine Gregory

Constantine Gregory

Jameson

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