Shanghai Surprise(1986)
A romantic adventure for the dangerous at heart.
Shanghai Surprise Synopsis
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.
Shanghai Surprise (1986) is a romance, adventure, crime and comedy film directed by Jim Goddard, released on August 29, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Sean Penn, Madonna, Paul Freeman and Richard Griffiths. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 105 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Goddard
- Writers:
- John Kohn, Robert Bentley, Tony Kenrick
- Producers:
- John Kohn
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Vincze
- Composer:
- Michael Kamen
- Production:
- Handmade Films, The Vista Organization
- Budget:
- $17,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,315,683
- Status:
- Released
Shanghai Surprise (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shanghai Surprise before you stream it.
Shanghai Surprise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Penn
as Glendon Wasey
Madonna
as Gloria Tatlock
Paul Freeman
as Walter Faraday
Richard Griffiths
as Willie Tuttle
Clyde Kusatsu
as Joe Go
Philip Sayer
as Justin Kronk
Lim Kay Tong
as Mei Gan
Victor Wong
as Ho Chong
Professor Toru Tanaka
as Yamagani San
Michael Aldridge
as Mr. Burns
Sarah Lam
as China Doll's Maid
George Harrison
as Nightclub Singer
Key crew
Directed by Jim Goddard, written by John Kohn, Robert Bentley and Tony Kenrick, produced by John Kohn.
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Shanghai Surprise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 105 ratings.
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Shanghai Surprise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shanghai Surprise online?
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Shanghai Surprise (1986) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shanghai Surprise?
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The main cast of Shanghai Surprise (1986) includes Sean Penn, Madonna, Paul Freeman, Richard Griffiths and Clyde Kusatsu. The film was directed by Jim Goddard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shanghai Surprise released?
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Shanghai Surprise was released on August 29, 1986 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Shanghai Surprise worth watching?
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Shanghai Surprise (1986) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 105 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shanghai Surprise?
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Yes. The official Shanghai Surprise trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.