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Shadows Over Shanghai
Shadows Over Shanghai

Shadows Over Shanghai

October 14, 1938
1h 6m
Drama
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

A pilot carrying a valuable amulet is shot down over China by a ruthless Russian agent, who also wants the amulet.

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Details

Director
Charles Lamont
Cast
James Dunn, Ralph Morgan, Robert Barrat, Lynda Grey, Paul Sutton, Edward Woods, Edwin Mordant, Chester Gan, Victor Wong, Edward Keane
Release Date
October 14, 1938
Production
Grand National Pictures, Franklyn Warner Productions

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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