Shanghai Blues
1984 · Movie · 103 min · ★ 6.9
One of the greatest films from legendary Hong Kong director Tsui Hark, this ravishing romantic comedy, newly restored in 4K, serves up a masterclass in controlled chaos. With Sylvia Chang leading an exuberant ensemble cast, Shanghai Blues is a glorious ode to the golden age of Hollywood screwball.
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Details
- Original title
- 上海之夜
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-10-11
- Language
- CN
- Runtime
- 103 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (33 votes)
Themes
- shanghai, china
- screwball comedy
- 1940s
Cast & crew
Kenny Bee
as Tung Kwok-Man
Sylvia Chang
as Shu-Shu
Sally Yip Sin-Man
as Stool
Tin Ching
as King Clown
Loletta Lee Lai-Chun
as Stutterer
Shing Fui-On
as Gangster
Manfred Wong Man-Chun
as Gangster
Fung Ging-Man
as Bald Rich Man Being Kissed
Woo Fung
as Nightclub Manager
Patrick Lung Kong
as Big Boss
Directed by Tsui Hark