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The Lady from Shanghai

1947·Movie
1h 27min
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes86%84%
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes86%84%

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The Lady from Shanghai fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

I told you... you know nothing about wickedness

A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Classic Film NoirFemme FataleRomantic IntrigueSuspenseful PlotStylish CinematographyComplex CharactersGreed and Corruption1940s Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Orson Welles, Sam Nelson
Written by:
Orson Welles, Sherwood King
Produced by:
Orson Welles, William Castle, Richard Wilson
Composed by:
Lodge Cunningham, Heinz Roemheld

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Lady from Shanghai

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lady from Shanghai legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lady from Shanghai worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lady from Shanghai rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is The Lady from Shanghai?

1 h 27 min

The Lady from Shanghai runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lady from Shanghai?

Critics86
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Lady from Shanghai much the same way.

Was The Lady from Shanghai a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 68% of its budget.

What language is The Lady from Shanghai in?

Englishcn

It was made in English, with some cn. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Lady from Shanghai?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lady from Shanghai in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lady from Shanghai use?

Animal Metaphor"The Reason You Suck" SpeechFaking the DeadHey, Wait!Film NoirThe CameoUgly Guy, Hot WifeChekhov's SkillHall of MirrorsUnspoken Plan GuaranteeFilm of the BookInsurance-Motivated Murderand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Lady from Shanghai, including Animal Metaphor, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Faking the Dead.