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Shanghai Express 1932

During a perilous journey on a train through China, a British captain and the alluring Shanghai Lily confront a past relationship while becoming involved in a dangerous situation. They unexpectedly find themselves allied with a rebel leader, navigating a landscape of espionage and deception. As they face constant threats, their complicated history resurfaces amidst the escalating conflict and uncertainty of war.

During a perilous journey on a train through China, a British captain and the alluring Shanghai Lily confront a past relationship while becoming involved in a dangerous situation. They unexpectedly find themselves allied with a rebel leader, navigating a landscape of espionage and deception. As they face constant threats, their complicated history resurfaces amidst the escalating conflict and uncertainty of war.

Does Shanghai Express have end credit scenes?

No!

Shanghai Express does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Shanghai Express

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Metacritic

83

Metascore

6.0

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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TOMATOMETER

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0%

User Score

IMDb

7.3 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Shanghai Express

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5th Academy Awards 1933

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Cinematography

Nomination

Directing

Josef von Sternberg
Nomination

Outstanding Production

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Shanghai Express (1932) trailer

AFS Essential Cinema: Shanghai Express | Presented by MUBI

Cars Featured in Shanghai Express

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Austro-Daimler

1923

AD 17

Studebaker

1929

President State

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