Big Boss of Shanghai(1979)
Chen and his brother travel to Shanghai in search of fame and fortune, but end up pitted against Chinese Mafia bosses - and can only fight their way out of the web of violence and betrayal they find themselves caught up in.
Movie: Big Boss of Shanghai
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Chen and his brother travel to Shanghai in search of fame and fortune, but end up pitted against Chinese Mafia bosses - and can only fight their way out of the web of violence and betrayal they find themselves caught up in.
Release Date
1979-11-22
Average
5.375
Rating:
2.7 startsTagline
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广州话 / 廣州話Keywords
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