Once Upon a Time in Shanghai | |
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Also known as | New Bund |
Written by | Au Koon-ying Pao Wai-chung |
Directed by | Chiu Chun-keung |
Starring | Adam Cheng Carol Cheng Sunny Chan Gordon Lam Adia Chan |
Theme music composer | Tsui Ka-leung |
Opening theme | Nang Fau Choi Yu Sheung (能否再遇上) performed by Adam Cheng |
Country of origin | Hong Kong |
Original language | Cantonese |
No. of episodes | 40 |
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Executive producer | Chiu Chun-keung |
Production location | Hong Kong |
Running time | 45 minutes per episode |
Production company | TVB |
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Network | TVB |
Release | 1996 – 1996 |
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The Bund |
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai | |||
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Traditional Chinese | 新上海灘 | ||
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