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The Shanghai Gesture

The Shanghai Gesture

The Shanghai Gesture
1941 1h 39m6.2

The Shanghai Gesture

“Mystery-lure of the Far East!”

Drama
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A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.

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DirectorJosef von Sternberg
ScreenplayJosef von Sternberg, Geza Herczeg, Karl Vollmöller
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 25, 1941
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 39m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes72
GenresDrama
StudioArnold Pressburger Films, United Artists

Photos10

Cast

Victor Mature

Victor Mature

Doctor Omar

Ona Munson

Ona Munson

'Mother' Gin Sling

Gene Tierney

Gene Tierney

Victoria Charteris (aka "Poppy Smith")

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Sir Guy Charteris

Phyllis Brooks

Phyllis Brooks

Dixie Pomeroy

Albert Bassermann

Albert Bassermann

Van Elst

Maria Ouspenskaya

Maria Ouspenskaya

The Amah

Eric Blore

Eric Blore

Caesar Hawkins

Ivan Lebedeff

Ivan Lebedeff

Boris

Mike Mazurki

Mike Mazurki

The Coolie

Clyde Fillmore

Clyde Fillmore

Percival Montgomery Howe

Grayce Hampton

Grayce Hampton

Lady Blessington

Rex Evans

Rex Evans

The Counselor

Mikhail Rasumny

Mikhail Rasumny

The Appraiser

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Michael Dalmatoff

The Bartender

Marcel Dalio

Marcel Dalio

The Master of the Spinning Wheel

John Abbott

John Abbott

Poppy's Escort

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Shanghai Gesture

Where can I watch The Shanghai Gesture?

The Shanghai Gesture (1941) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Shanghai Gesture about?

A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.

Who directed The Shanghai Gesture?

The Shanghai Gesture (1941) was directed by Josef von Sternberg. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 39m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is The Shanghai Gesture?

The Shanghai Gesture runs 1h 39m (99 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 72 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is The Shanghai Gesture worth watching?

The Shanghai Gesture is rated 6.2/10 by 72 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama fans.