Movie

The Shanghai Drama

★ 6.6(8)19381h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Georg Wilhelm Pabst
Release date: 1938-09-23
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: TEOREMA

About The Shanghai Drama

The Shanghai Drama is a 1938 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst, starring Louis Jouvet, Raymond Rouleau and Suzanne Desprès. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shanghai Drama in Thailand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Russian emigrant sings in a Shanghai nightclub under the assumed name of Kay Murphy. All she dreams of is a peaceful life with her daughter Vera. But this is only a pipe dream as she has been forced by her former lover Ivan to work for a secret criminal organization, "The Black Dragon". Vera, who studies in a Hong Kong boarding-school, knows nothing about her mother's past. When Ivan, who is also Vera's father, resurfaces and blackmails Kay, the young woman is determined to fight back...

Cast

Louis Jouvet

Ivan

Raymond Rouleau

Franchon

Suzanne Desprès

Nina

Valéry Inkijinoff

Lee Pang

Dorville

Big-Bill

André Alerme

Mac Tavish

Élina Labourdette

Vera

Robert Manuel

Attacked customer

Mila Parély

Captain of the girls

Suzanne Desprès

Governess Niania

Christl Mardayn

Mrs. Blonski / singer Kay Murphy

Gabrielle Dorziat

College director

Themes & keywords

shanghai, chinakidnappingsecond sino-japanese war (1937-45)labor union

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shanghai Drama in Thailand?+

The Shanghai Drama is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Thailand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Shanghai Drama on Netflix?+

The Shanghai Drama is not on Netflix in Thailand right now.

How long is The Shanghai Drama?+

The Shanghai Drama has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Shanghai Drama?+

The Shanghai Drama stars Louis Jouvet, Raymond Rouleau, Suzanne Desprès, Valéry Inkijinoff and Dorville.

When did The Shanghai Drama come out?+

The Shanghai Drama is a 1938 movie directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst.

What genre is The Shanghai Drama?+

The Shanghai Drama is Drama film.

Who directed The Shanghai Drama?+

The Shanghai Drama was directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst.