Shanghai Fever (1994)
Original title: 股瘋
Shanghai Fever is a 1994 Chinese-language movie directed by Kwok-Lap Lee, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Pan Hong, Lau Ching-Wan and Wang Rugang.
Pan Hung is Lily, a humble bus conductor hired by Hong Kong commodities trader Sean Lau to be his connection to the Shanghai stock market. Lily finds the job surprisingly easy, and the duo begins to make big money. But at what price? With wealth and prosperity a driving daily goal for Lily, will her own family come to bear the cost? Director Lee Lok See uses his Shanghai focus to great effect, finding many avenues and opportunities for his satirical observations and cultural clashes. With capitalism and communism going head on in the rapidly growing city of Shanghai, which value system will ultimately live in each person's heart?
Quick answers
What is Shanghai Fever about?
Pan Hung is Lily, a humble bus conductor hired by Hong Kong commodities trader Sean Lau to be his connection to the Shanghai stock market. Lily finds the job surprisingly easy, and the duo begins to make big money. But at what price? With wealth and prosperity a driving daily goal for Lily, will her own family come to bear the cost? Director Lee Lok See uses his Shanghai focus to great effect, finding many avenues and opportunities for his satirical observations and cultural clashes. With capitalism and communism going head on in the rapidly growing city of Shanghai, which value system will ultimately live in each person's heart?
When was Shanghai Fever released?
Shanghai Fever was released on 12 May 1994.
How long is Shanghai Fever?
Shanghai Fever runs 1h 31m.
Who made Shanghai Fever?
Shanghai Fever was directed by Kwok-Lap Lee.