| Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 376 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.66:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., digitally mastered. |
| Language |
English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Title from disc label. |
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Based on the novel by James Clavell. |
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Originally broadcast on television in 1988. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Pierce Brosnan, Deborah Raffin, Ben Masters, John Rhys-Davies, Julia Nickson, Khigh Dhiegh, Gordon Jackson, Bert Kwouk, Nancy Kwan, John Houseman, Denholm Elliott. |
| Credits |
Music editor, Michael Clifford. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Ian Dunross is named 'Tai-Pan' (Supreme leader) of the powerful British-East Asia trading company, Struan & Co. His rival is attempting a hostile takeover. Suddenly plunged into a criminal underworld of international espionage, deception and financial crises, Dunross turns up the heat by engaging in a dangerous romance with his nemesis's aide. Danger lurks around every corner and Dunross ultimately sees he has no choice but to fight for his company's honor and survival. |
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Businesspeople -- China -- Hong Kong -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Trading companies -- China -- Hong Kong -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Consolidation and merger of corporations -- China -- Hong Kong -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Criminal behavior -- China -- Hong Kong -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Man-woman relationships -- China -- Hong Kong -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Hong Kong (China) -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Television mini-series.
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Action and adventure television programs.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Bercovici, Eric.
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Nelson, Gary, 1934-
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Brosnan, Pierce.
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Raffin, Deborah.
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Masters, Ben.
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Rhys-Davies, John.
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Nickson, Julia.
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Dhiegh, Khigh.
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Jackson, Gordon, 1923-1990.
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Kwouk, Bert.
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Kwan, Nancy.
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Houseman, John.
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Elliott, Denholm.
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Clavell, James.
Tai-Pan.
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Studio Canal.
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Image/Noble House Productions Ltd.
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Lionsgate (Firm)
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| Added Title |
James Clavell's Noble house |
| Standard No. |
012236226970 80 |
| Music No. |
22697 Lionsgate |
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