What is the duration of Shanghai Express?

The duration of Shanghai Express is 82 min.

What is the original language of Shanghai Express?

The original language of Shanghai Express is English.

Who directed Shanghai Express?

Shanghai Express was directed by Josef von Sternberg.

Which studio made Shanghai Express?

Shanghai Express was produced by Paramount Pictures.

Shanghai Express 1932

Adventure

Drama

Thriller

Romance

Runtime

82 min

Language

English

On a treacherous train ride through war-torn China, rekindled passion and betrayal collide. British Captain Donald Harvey and enigmatic Shanghai Lily, once lovers, find themselves entangled in a web of espionage and deception as they unwittingly join forces with the cunning rebel leader Henry Chang. As danger lurks around every curve, old flames burn bright amidst chaos and uncertainty.

Paramount Pictures

Studio

Josef von Sternberg

Director

Does Shanghai Express have end credit scenes?

No!

Shanghai Express does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Marlene Dietrich

Warner Oland

Anna May Wong

Clive Brook

Emile Chautard

Eugene Pallette

George Blagoi

Gustav von Seyffertitz

Lawrence Grant

Louise Closser Hale

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Metascore

6.0

User Score

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User Score

7.3 /10

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User Score

Awards

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5th Academy Awards 1933

Win

Cinematography

Nomination

Directing

Josef von Sternberg

Nomination

Outstanding Production

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