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Shanghai 2010

“In a world filled with secrets, solving a mystery can be murder.”

★ 6.1/10 · 201 votes R DramaThrillerMystery Released
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What is Shanghai?

Shanghai is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Mystery.

Type
Film
Year
2010
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
Jun 10, 2010
Original language
EN
Origin
China, United States of America
Studios
Living Films, Phoenix Pictures, TWC Asian Film Fund
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$15,302,850
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
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Shanghai is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Mystery. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Should you watch it?

“An American man investigates his friend's death in Japanese-occupied Shanghai.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a political thriller plot set in historical Shanghai
  • Stars John Cusack and Gong Li
Keep in mind
  • May involve complex political conspiracies
  • Limited source details available

Watch it if you enjoy historical neo-noir political thrillers involving murder mysteries and government secrets.

The film carries an R rating and deals with drama, thriller, and mystery elements in a corrupt, occupied setting.

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Frequently asked questions

When was Shanghai released?

The film was released in 2010.

What genre is the film?

It is an American neo-noir political thriller film that also encompasses drama and mystery.

Who directed Shanghai?

The film was directed by Mikael Håfström.

Who stars in the film?

It stars John Cusack and Gong Li.

What is the basic premise of the story?

An American man returns to Japanese-occupied Shanghai before Pearl Harbor, discovers his friend has been killed, and uncovers larger government secrets while falling in love.

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