Lord of Shanghai(2017)
A lowly brothel maid captures the attention of Shanghai triad leaders, pulling her into a brutal war where she learns to rise above the odds in order to survive.
Movie: Lord of Shanghai
Top 10 Billed Cast
Shang Lixiong
Cassia
Yu Qiyang
Huang Peiyu
Commander Song Shoujiu
Madame Xin
Sister Jin
General Lu's Son
Jensen
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A lowly brothel maid captures the attention of Shanghai triad leaders, pulling her into a brutal war where she learns to rise above the odds in order to survive.
Release Date
2017-02-17
Average
4.9
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