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Shanghai Surprise

PG-1319861h 37mJim Goddard
IMDb 3.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 20% · Metacritic 16

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"A romantic adventure for the dangerous at heart."

Glendon Wasey is a fortune hunter looking for a fast track out of China. Gloria Tatlock is a missionary nurse seeking the curing powers of opium for her patients. Fate sets them on a hectic, exotic, and even romantic quest for stolen drugs. But they are up against every thug and smuggler in Shangai.

RomanceAdventureCrimeComedy
ChinaShanghai, ChinaAmerican Abroad

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shanghai Surprise (1986) about?

Glendon Wasey is a fortune hunter looking for a fast track out of China. Gloria Tatlock is a missionary nurse seeking the curing powers of opium for her patients. Fate sets them on a hectic, exotic, and even romantic quest for stolen drugs. But they are up against every thug and smuggler in Shangai.

Who stars in Shanghai Surprise?

Shanghai Surprise stars Sean Penn (Glendon Wasey), Madonna (Gloria Tatlock), Paul Freeman (Walter Faraday), Richard Griffiths (Willie Tuttle), Clyde Kusatsu (Joe Go). The film was directed by Jim Goddard.

How long is Shanghai Surprise?

Shanghai Surprise has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated PG-13.

Is Shanghai Surprise worth watching?

Shanghai Surprise holds an IMDb rating of 3.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 20. Fans of Romance, Adventure, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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