Shanghai Surprise
"A romantic adventure for the dangerous at heart."
Originally released in 1986. Shanghai Surprise is a romance/adventure film. directed by Jim Goddard.
Starring Sean Penn, Madonna, and Paul Freeman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (97 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.3M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,315,683
Production Companies
- Handmade Films
- The Vista Organization
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shanghai Surprise about?
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...
Who directed Shanghai Surprise?
Shanghai Surprise was directed by Jim Goddard.
How long is Shanghai Surprise?
Shanghai Surprise has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Shanghai Surprise released?
Shanghai Surprise was released on August 29, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shanghai Surprise?
The main cast of Shanghai Surprise includes Sean Penn, Madonna, Paul Freeman, Richard Griffiths, Clyde Kusatsu.