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The Last Tycoon

2012·Movie
1h 58min·NR
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–61%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, crime, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Loyalty At All Costs

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?
Shanghai Gangster EpicHistorical Crime DramaBetrayal and RedemptionLove in WartimeComplex Moral AmbiguityAction & IntriguePeriod PieceCinematically LavishNostalgic Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Wong Jing
Written by:
Wong Jing, Manfred Wong Man-Chun, Lui Koon-Nam
Produced by:
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Connie Wong Nga-Lam
Composed by:
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Comfort Chan, Yu-Peng Chen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Last Tycoon legally?

PrimePluto TVHi-YAHPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

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Is The Last Tycoon worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last Tycoon rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Last Tycoon?

1 h 58 min

The Last Tycoon runs 1 h 58 min.

What language is The Last Tycoon in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Last Tycoon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last Tycoon in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Last Tycoon use?

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TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Last Tycoon, including Frame-Up, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Evil Mentor.