Greater Shanghai 1937 is an action film directed by and starring Du. 1986 was released in Hong Kong on August 28th. This film takes place in Shanghai occupied by Japanese invaders in 1937, and tells the different performances of several underworld leaders.
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1In August, 937, the Japanese invaders occupied Shanghai, and the atrocities of the invaders aroused strong resistance from the people. At this critical moment of national disaster, the leaders of the underworld, the so-called "Big Three" in Shanghai, have different performances. Their disciples also took different paths: some became traitors and spies, and some joined the anti-Japanese flood for the sake of national justice.
1In August, 937, the Japanese invaders occupied Shanghai. In the face of the national crisis, the three richest people in Shanghai are also the bosses of the three underworld. They all have their own plans: Huang said that he was ill and closed the door; Zhang Xiaolin (Wang Mingsheng) became a traitor who made a fortune; And the sworn brothers, Du (Du) is the most relaxed one, went to Hong Kong.
The headquarters of Japanese-supported traitor agents is located at No.76 Gisfield Road, and many China compatriots tragically died at the hands of leaders (Wang) who acted like "komori".
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Behind the scenes production
In 1980s, Zhang Che, a great Hong Kong action director, came to Chinese mainland to shoot Killing in Xi 'an Temple and Demon Going Westward, among which Big Shanghai 1937 was the most distinctive work.
The film was shot by China Film Co-production Company and Hong Kong Sanyo Film Co., Ltd., and the special effects design was produced by Hong Kong Shenfeng Special Effects Company. All the cast members were China natives, which was the best action film in China at that time. The leading actors in the film were the best kung fu stars in China at that time.
The background of this film is based on historical truth. 1937 Shanghai was occupied by the Japanese army. At that time, Huang and Du were the "Big Three" in old Shanghai, controlling the evil forces in Shanghai. Huang chose to stay at home, while Du went to Hong Kong to escape the war.
Only Zhang Xiaolin openly took refuge in the Japanese, and immediately arranged his disciples. He bullied all walks of life and the Japanese "* * * for honor", suppressed anti-Japanese national salvation activities and killed patriots. Chiang Kai-shek instructed the military commander Dai Li to impose sanctions. Therefore, Dai Li issued an order against Zhang Xiaolin to Chen Gongzhu, the mayor of Shanghai, a military group lurking in Shanghai.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Greater Shanghai 1937