Red Corner

Red Corner is a movie produced in 1997. It tells the story of a wealthy American businessman (played by Richard Gere) working in China and attempting to put together a satellite communications deal as part of a joint venture with the Chinese government. Before the deal goes through, he is framed for the murder of a powerful Chinese general's daughter, and the satellite contract is awarded to Gere's competitor. Gere's court appointed lawyer (played by Ling Bai) initially does not believe his pleas of innocence, but the pair gradually unearth further evidence that not only vindicates Gere, but also implicates powerful figures within the Chinese Central government administration and exposes high level conspiracy and corruption.

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