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Shanghai Express
Directed by Josef von Sternberg
1932•1h 22m•NR•★ 7.2
Adventure / Drama / Romance
Synopsis
A notorious courtesan and a British army officer rekindle their romance aboard an express train during the Chinese Civil War, until a rebel leader hijacks the train. Renowned for Lee Garmes' Oscar-winning chiaroscuro cinematography.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJosef von Sternberg
WriterJules Furthman
CinematographyLee Garmes
MusicW. Franke HarlingJohn LeipoldKarl HajosRudolph G. Kopp
Principal Cast
Marlene DietrichShanghai Lily
Clive BrookCaptain Donald 'Doc' Harvey
Anna May WongHui Fei
Warner OlandMr. Henry Chang
Eugene PalletteSam Salt
Lawrence GrantReverend Carmichael
Louise Closser HaleMrs. Haggerty
Gustav von SeyffertitzEric Baum
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 22m (82 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorJosef von Sternberg
LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin, French, German
CountryUS
StudioParamount Pictures
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