Shanghai Blues
Originally released in 1984. Shanghai Blues is a comedy/romance film. directed by Tsui Hark.
Starring Kenny Bee, Sylvia Chang, and Sally Yeh
Synopsis
In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba-player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it they end up living in the same building unbeknownst to each other. Through a series of mishaps, he mistakes her new ingénue roommate for his love interest and wacky love triangle hijinks ensue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (28 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Film Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shanghai Blues about?
In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter ...
Who directed Shanghai Blues?
Shanghai Blues was directed by Tsui Hark.
How long is Shanghai Blues?
Shanghai Blues has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Shanghai Blues released?
Shanghai Blues was released on October 11, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shanghai Blues?
The main cast of Shanghai Blues includes Kenny Bee, Sylvia Chang, Sally Yeh, Tin Ching, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun.