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Exile Shanghai (1997): Cast

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Exile Shanghai is a 1997 documentary directed by Ulrike Ottinger, starring Georges Spunt, Theodore Alexander and Gertrude Alexander. It runs 4 hours 35 minutes.

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Exile Shanghai (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4h 35m (275 min)
Director
Ulrike Ottinger
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Exile Shanghai About?

The premise of Exile Shanghai without spoilers.

The film weaves together six personal histories of German, Austrian and Russian Jews who found refuge in Shanghai. Using testimonies, photographs, archival documents and contemporary footage of the bustling, paradoxical Far‑East megacity, it creates a portrait where a historic exile resonates with present‑day relevance and appeal.

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Cast & crew

Exile Shanghai Cast

Georges Spunt leads the cast, with Theodore Alexander and Gertrude Alexander. Directed by Ulrike Ottinger; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ulrike Ottinger

More films directed by Ulrike Ottinger, best-rated first: Paris Calligrammes, Under Snow, Prater and Twelve Chairs.

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Exile Shanghai FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Exile Shanghai, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Exile Shanghai?

Exile Shanghai runs 4 hours 35 minutes (275 minutes).

When was Exile Shanghai released?

Exile Shanghai was released on February 18, 1997.

Who directed Exile Shanghai?

Exile Shanghai was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.

More films by Ulrike Ottinger

Who is in the cast of Exile Shanghai?

Exile Shanghai stars Georges Spunt, Theodore Alexander and Gertrude Alexander, among 6 credited actors.

Does Exile Shanghai have a post-credit scene?

No. Exile Shanghai has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Exile Shanghai in?

The original language of Exile Shanghai is German.

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