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On the Society File of Shanghai (1981): Cast

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On the Society File of Shanghai is a 1981 crime drama directed by Wang Chu-Chin, starring Lu Hsiao-Fen as Li Li-fang, Sun Lan and Chin Yung-Hsiang. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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On the Society File of Shanghai (1981) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Wang Chu-Chin
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is On the Society File of Shanghai About?

The premise of On the Society File of Shanghai without spoilers.

In Shanghai, Hai‑nan, the son of a government official, is discovered stabbed on a street. When the suspect, Li‑fang, is captured she remains silent about why she did it. A police officer becomes uneasy about the rapid, top‑down drive to close the case, and while digging through the files he uncovers a startling truth about Li‑fang.

On the Society File of Shanghai Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • rape and revenge
  • female protagonist
  • government corruption
  • revenge
  • rape
  • political corruption
  • communism
  • murder investigation
  • political party
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Cast & crew

On the Society File of Shanghai Cast & Characters

Lu Hsiao-Fen leads the cast as Li Li-fang, with Sun Lan and Chin Yung-Hsiang as Li Fu. Directed by Wang Chu-Chin; 19 actors are credited in all.

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More from Wang Chu-Chin

One more film directed by Wang Chu-Chin: Three-Head Monster.

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On the Society File of Shanghai Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Shang Hai she hui dang an” and “上海社会档案”.

Also known as
  • Shang Hai she hui dang an
  • 上海社会档案
  • 上海社會檔案

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On the Society File of Shanghai FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is On the Society File of Shanghai?

On the Society File of Shanghai runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was On the Society File of Shanghai released?

On the Society File of Shanghai was released in 1981.

Who directed On the Society File of Shanghai?

On the Society File of Shanghai was directed by Wang Chu-Chin.

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Who is in the cast of On the Society File of Shanghai?

On the Society File of Shanghai stars Lu Hsiao-Fen as Li Li-fang, Sun Lan and Chin Yung-Hsiang as Li Fu, among 19 credited actors.

Does On the Society File of Shanghai have a post-credit scene?

No. On the Society File of Shanghai has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is On the Society File of Shanghai in?

The original language of On the Society File of Shanghai is Chinese.

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