Shadows Over Shanghai
Seen it?1938 | 66 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Casablanca or The Man Who Knew Too Much, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
A pilot carrying a valuable amulet is shot down over China by a ruthless Russian agent, who also wants the amulet.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Lamont
- James DunnJohnny McGinty
- Ralph MorganHoward Barclay
- Robert BarratIgor Sargoza
- Lynda GreyIrene Roma
- Paul SuttonFuji Yokahama
- Edward WoodsPeter Roma
- Edwin MordantDr. Adams
- Chester GanLun Sat Li
- Edward KeaneAmerican Consul
- Billy BevanGallicuddy