The Shanghai Spell
Originally released in 2002. The Shanghai Spell is a drama film. directed by Fernando Trueba.
Starring Fernando Tielve, Aida Folch, and Ariadna Gil
Synopsis
A fourteen year old lad discovers his first love at the point of his pencil whilst drawing the portrait of a sickly but coquettish fifteen year old girl. In the neighbourhood an old freedom-fighter pits himself against bad types, a pretty cinema-ticket girl takes to the streets at night and a young anarchist dedicates himself to telling tall stories. Far away, in Shanghai, a hero of the Republic meets a beautiful femme fatal with oriental eyes. Reality and fiction become fused in an embrace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Pyramide Productions
- Lolafilms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shanghai Spell about?
A fourteen year old lad discovers his first love at the point of his pencil whilst drawing the portrait of a sickly but coquettish fifteen year old girl. In the neighbourhood an old freedom-fighter...
Who directed The Shanghai Spell?
The Shanghai Spell was directed by Fernando Trueba.
How long is The Shanghai Spell?
The Shanghai Spell has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Shanghai Spell released?
The Shanghai Spell was released on April 11, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shanghai Spell?
The main cast of The Shanghai Spell includes Fernando Tielve, Aida Folch, Ariadna Gil, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Eduard Fernández.