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The Last Tycoon
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The Last Tycoon

2012 · 118 min Drama History
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Cheng, a young man who is set up by the chief of police, must leave the life he knows and Qiu, the woman he loves, to start again. After escaping prison Cheng quickly and violently moves his way up the ladder of Shanghais criminal underworld to become on the most powerful mob bosses in Shanghais history. But fame and notoriety take their toll when Cheng finds himself stuck between the looming Japanese army and the scheming local secret service. Matters are only made worse when he bumps into the love of his life QIU, along with her writer husband. Will love re-kindle in the dusk of an era?

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Wong Jing

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Chow Yun-Fat

Cheng Daqi

Huang Xiaoming

Huang Xiaoming

Cheng Daqi (young)

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Hong Shouting

Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Máo Zài

Yuan Quan

Yuan Quan

Ye Zhiqiu

Yuan Li

Yuan Li

Ling Husheng

Monica Mok Siu-Kei

Monica Mok Siu-Kei

Bao

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Kimmy Tong Fei

younger Bao

Gao Hu

Gao Hu

Lin Huai

Xin Baiqing

Xin Baiqing

Cheng Zhaimei

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