Shanghai Shanghai
Originally released in 1990. Shanghai Shanghai is a action/drama film. directed by Teddy Robin. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yuen Biao, Anita Mui, and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Synopsis
Little Tiger ventures from the sticks to the big city in search of his cop brother Big Tiger, an honest cop working in a corrupt system. Surmising that life in the police force was not his cup of tea, Little Tiger joins the Swallow Acrobatic Troop, which he excels in because of his kung-fu prowess. When a band of thugs from Chin Hung-yun's group attacks the troop, Little Tiger not only handily fights them back but also infiltrates their organization to destroy them from the inside. Meanwhile, Big Tiger's old flame Mary returns from America to join the revolutionaries. Big Tiger soon finds himself torn between his love of this girl and his orders to arrest all revolutionaries.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Bo Ho Films
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shanghai Shanghai about?
Little Tiger ventures from the sticks to the big city in search of his cop brother Big Tiger, an honest cop working in a corrupt system. Surmising that life in the police force was not his cup of t...
Who directed Shanghai Shanghai?
Shanghai Shanghai was directed by Teddy Robin.
How long is Shanghai Shanghai?
Shanghai Shanghai has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Shanghai Shanghai released?
Shanghai Shanghai was released on January 20, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shanghai Shanghai?
The main cast of Shanghai Shanghai includes Yuen Biao, Anita Mui, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, George Lam Tsz-Cheung, Chan Chi-Fai.