Shanghai Surprise 1986
“A romantic adventure for the dangerous at heart.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Jim Goddard
- Networks
- Handmade Films, The Vista Organization
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo
What is Shanghai Surprise?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Shanghai Surprise" (1986).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 29, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Handmade Films, The Vista Organization
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,315,683
- Genres
- Romance, Adventure, Crime, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.3/10 from 108 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Handmade Films, The Vista Organization
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Shanghai Surprise" (1986).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Omit details not in the material.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Shanghai Surprise
Year: 1986
Release Date (US): 08/29/1986
Rating: PG-13
Genres: Romance, Adventure, Crime, Comedy (or Romantic adventure)
Runtime: 1h 37m
Cast: Madonna (Gloria Tatlock), Sean Penn (Glendon Wasey), Paul Freeman.
Director: Jim Goddard.
Plot/Characters:
Glendon Wasey: A fortune hunter looking for a fast track out of China.
Gloria Tatlock: A missionary nurse seeking the curing powers of opium for her patients.
Plot: They go on a hectic, exotic, and romantic quest for stolen drugs. They face thugs and smugglers in Shanghai.
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“A gripping exploration of romance and adventure that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Shanghai Surprise is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is Shanghai Surprise worth watching?
Shanghai Surprise holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 108 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Adventure for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Shanghai Surprise and when was it released?
Shanghai Surprise is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.
Who directed Shanghai Surprise?
Shanghai Surprise was directed by Jim Goddard.
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