The Shanghai Gesture
"Mystery-lure of the Far East!"
Originally released in 1941. The Shanghai Gesture is a drama film. directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Starring Victor Mature, Ona Munson, and Gene Tierney
Synopsis
A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (67 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Victor Mature
as Doctor Omar
Ona Munson
as 'Mother' Gin Sling
Gene Tierney
as Victoria Charteris (aka "Poppy Smith")
Walter Huston
as Sir Guy Charteris
Phyllis Brooks
as Dixie Pomeroy
Albert Bassermann
as Van Elst
Maria Ouspenskaya
as The Amah
Eric Blore
as Caesar Hawkins
Ivan Lebedeff
as Boris
Mike Mazurki
as The Coolie
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arnold Pressburger Films
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shanghai Gesture about?
A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.
Who directed The Shanghai Gesture?
The Shanghai Gesture was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
How long is The Shanghai Gesture?
The Shanghai Gesture has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Shanghai Gesture released?
The Shanghai Gesture was released on December 25, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shanghai Gesture?
The main cast of The Shanghai Gesture includes Victor Mature, Ona Munson, Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, Phyllis Brooks.