Shanghai
“In a world filled with secrets, solving a mystery can be murder.”
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About
An American man returns to a corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai four months before Pearl Harbor and discovers his friend has been killed. While he unravels the mysteries of the death, he falls in love and discovers a much larger secret that his own government is hiding.
Cast
John Cusack
as Paul Soames
Gong Li
as Anna Lan-Ting
Chow Yun-Fat
as Anthony Lan-Ting
Ken Watanabe
as Tanaka
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
as Conner
David Morse
as Richard Astor
Franka Potente
as Leni Müller
Hugh Bonneville
as Ben Sanger
Andy On Chi-Kit
as Yum
Race Wong
as Cabaret performer
Rosanne Wong
as Cabaret performer
Michael Culkin
as Billy
Hon Ping Tang
as Chen
Benedict Wong
as Juso Kita
Christopher Buchholz
as Karl Müller
Ronan Vibert
as Mikey
Nicholas Rowe
as Ralph
Gemma Chan
as Shin Shin
Yennis Cheung Yan
as Sanger's Girlfriend
Leigh Barwell
as Burlesque Dancer
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About Shanghai
“In a world filled with secrets, solving a mystery can be murder.”
An American man returns to a corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai four months before Pearl Harbor and discovers his friend has been killed. While he unravels the mysteries of the death, he falls in love and discovers a much larger secret that his own government is hiding. Running 105 minutes.
Shanghai Cast and Characters
The cast features John Cusack (as Paul Soames), Gong Li (as Anna Lan-Ting), Chow Yun-Fat (as Anthony Lan-Ting), Ken Watanabe (as Tanaka), and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (as Conner). Their performances are a major reason Shanghai has built such a passionate audience.
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Shanghai flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Shanghai online for free?
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How long is Shanghai?
Shanghai runs for 105 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is Shanghai good? What's the rating?
Shanghai holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 192 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Shanghai?
The main cast includes John Cusack, Gong Li, Chow Yun-Fat, and Ken Watanabe, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Shanghai available in English?
Yes — Shanghai was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Shanghai released?
Shanghai was released in 2010.
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Where can I watch Shanghai for free?
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What is Shanghai about?
Shanghai is a Drama/Thriller English-language film. An American man returns to a corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai four months before Pearl Harbor and discovers his friend has been killed. While he unravels the mysteries of the death, he falls in love and discovers a much larger secret that his own government is hiding.
When was Shanghai released?
Shanghai was released on June 10, 2010. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. The film was produced by Living Films.
Who stars in Shanghai?
Shanghai stars John Cusack, Gong Li, Chow Yun-Fat and Ken Watanabe. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Shanghai available in HD?
Yes, Shanghai is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.