First of four episodes starring Pierce Brosnan Deborah Raffin
Ben Masters and John Rhys-Davies
Ian Dunross is the 'tai-pan' or supreme ruler of Noble
House, one of Hong Kong's most powerful trading companies. Beset by financial problems Dunross begins negotiations with an American multi-national, well aware that they are also talking to Quillan Grant - his sworn enemy ... Dunross is fighting for his life and the future of the Noble House.
This colourful adaptation of Clavell's international bestseller features a star cast and was filmed in exotic locations in Hong Kong and Macao.
Screenplay by ERIC BERCOVICI
Based on the book Noble House by JAMES CLAVELL
Produced by ERIC BERCOVICI and JAMES CLAVELL
Directed by GARY NELSON
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