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Shanghai Surprise

Film · 1986

Glendon Wasey is a fortune hunter looking for a fast track out of China. Gloria Tatlock is a missionary nurse seeking the curing powers of opium for her patients. Fate sets them on a hectic, exotic, and even romantic quest for stolen drugs. But they are up against every thug and smuggler in Shangai.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. John Kohnwriter · producer
  2. George Harrisonexecutive producer · composer
  3. Robert Bentleywriter
  4. Jim Goddarddirector
  5. Ralph Sheldoneditor
  6. Denis O'Brienexecutive producer
  7. Ann Fieldencasting director
  8. Judy Denniscasting director
  9. Ernest Vinczecinematographer
  10. Michael Kamencomposer
  11. Robin Douetproducer
  12. Sara Romillyproducer
  13. Peter Mullinsproduction designer

On screen

  1. Paul Freemanlead actor
  2. Richard Griffithslead actor
  3. Madonnalead actor
  4. Sean Pennlead actor
  5. Philip Sayersupporting actor
  6. Lim Kay Tongsupporting actor
  7. Michael Aldridgesupporting actor
  8. Sarah Lamsupporting actor
  9. Victor Wongsupporting actor
  10. Professor Toru Tanakasupporting actor
  11. Clyde Kusatsusupporting actor
  12. George Harrisonguest actor
  13. George Sheguest actor
  14. Sonserai Leeguest actor
  15. To Chee Kanguest actor
  16. Won Gam Borguest actor
  17. To Wai-Woguest actor
  18. Philip Tanguest actor
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From the people who made Shanghai Surprise

83
  1. Withnail & I1987 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  2. Mona Lisa1986 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  3. The Collector1965 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. The Long Good Friday1980 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  5. How to Get Ahead in Advertising1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. Time Bandits1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Theatre of Blood1973 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Life of Brian1979 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Magical Mystery Tour1967 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Night of the Eagle1962 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. The Holcroft Covenant1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Racing with the Moon1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Let It Be1970 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Nuns on the Run1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Help!1965 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. A Hard Day's Night1964 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. The Beatles Anthology1995 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  19. Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  24. Escape from Sobibor1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. The Dead Zone1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Inspector Morse1987 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
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  30. The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Suspect1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The Crossing GuardSean Penn1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. Madonna: Truth or DareMadonna1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  7. The PledgeSean Penn2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. NaqoyqatsiMadonnaGeorge Harrison2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  10. She's So LovelySean Penn1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Flag DaySean Penn2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination LondonMadonna2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Swept AwayMadonna2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Raiders of the Lost ArkPaul Freeman1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Agent Cody BanksMadonna2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. Body of EvidenceMadonna1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Desperately Seeking SusanMadonna1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Double TeamPaul Freeman1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. StarMadonna2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. Casualties of WarSean Penn1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  22. The Next Best ThingMadonna2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. EvitaMadonna1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. U TurnSean Penn1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. The History BoysRichard Griffiths2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Who's That GirlMadonna1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. ColorsSean Penn1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Arthur and the InvisiblesMadonna2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Dick TracyMadonna1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. State of GraceSean Penn1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. The Devil's ArithmeticPaul Freeman1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Fast Times at Ridgemont HighSean Penn1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  34. A Fantastic Fear of EverythingPaul Freeman2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. The Falcon and the SnowmanSean Penn1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Dead Man WalkingSean Penn1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. A League of Their OwnMadonna1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Sweet and LowdownSean Penn1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. The Professor and the MadmanSean Penn2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Bad BoysSean Penn1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. The Thin Red LineSean Penn1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. The Dogs of WarPaul FreemanPeter Mullins1980 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  43. What Just HappenedSean Penn2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. 3 NinjasVictor WongProfessor Toru Tanaka1992 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  45. The Secret Life of Walter MittySean Penn2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. The GameSean Penn1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Carlito's WaySean Penn1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. The InterpreterSean Penn2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  49. MilkSean Penn2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. All the King's MenSean Penn2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. I Am SamSean Penn2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. At Close RangeSean Penn1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  55. AbsentiaPaul Freeman2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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  57. Pretty PrincessPaul Freeman1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  59. XtroPhilip Sayer1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. September 11Sean Penn2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Prince of DarknessVictor Wong1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. One Battle After AnotherSean Penn2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. This Must Be the PlaceSean Penn2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. We're No AngelsSean Penn1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Gangster SquadSean Penn2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. HurlyburlySean Penn1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega MountainVictor Wong1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. Asphalt CitySean Penn2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Licorice PizzaSean Penn2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. The Tree of LifeSean Penn2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Fair GameSean Penn2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Shadows and FogMadonna1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. It's All About LoveSean Penn2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. 3 Ninjas Knuckle UpVictor Wong1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. The Assassination of Richard NixonSean Penn2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of DoomPaul Freeman1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. VatelRichard Griffiths2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Sleepy Hollow: Behind the LegendRichard Griffiths2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. Indiana Jones: Making the TrilogyPaul Freeman2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. Between Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisSean Penn2008 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  81. Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the ApesRichard Griffiths1984 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  82. King RalphRichard Griffiths1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. The FirstSean Penn2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  84. Ballet ShoesRichard Griffiths2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. Gorky ParkRichard Griffiths1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Guarding TessRichard Griffiths1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The MoviePaul Freeman1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. Without a CluePaul Freeman1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. 3 Ninjas Kick BackVictor Wong1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Vision QuestMadonna1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. VenusRichard Griffiths2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixRichard Griffiths2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. High StrungPaul Freeman2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneRichard Griffiths2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. HugoRichard Griffiths2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for LifePaul Freeman2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. The Perfect WeaponProfessor Toru TanakaClyde Kusatsu1991 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  98. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of FearRichard Griffiths1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. Sleepy HollowRichard Griffiths1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyMichael Aldridge1979 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  101. Bedtime StoriesRichard Griffiths2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesRichard Griffiths2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. Stage BeautyRichard Griffiths2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  104. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyRichard Griffiths2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  105. Off LimitsLim Kay Tong1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  106. The HireMadonna2001 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  107. The Courageous Heart of Irena SendlerPaul Freeman2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. Avicii: True StoriesMadonna2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  110. Dragon: The Bruce Lee StoryLim Kay Tong1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  111. George and the DragonPaul Freeman2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  112. Chimes at MidnightMichael Aldridge1965 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  113. Brokedown PalaceLim Kay Tong1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  114. Four RoomsMadonna1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  115. ClockwiseMichael Aldridge1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. GetawayPaul Freeman2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. Dr. StrangeClyde Kusatsu1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared