The Lady from Shanghai(1947)
“I told you... you know nothing about wickedness”
Overview
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Director
Orson Welles
Studio
Mercury Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Rita Hayworth
as Elsa Bannister
Orson Welles
as Michael O'Hara
Everett Sloane
as Arthur Bannister
Glenn Anders
as George Grisby
Ted de Corsia
as Sidney Broome
Erskine Sanford
as Judge
Gus Schilling
as Goldfish
Carl Frank
as Galloway
Louis Merrill
as Jake Bjornsen
Evelyn Ellis
as Bessie
Harry Shannon
as Cab Driver
William Alland
as Reporter (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1947
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Mercury Productions • Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lady from Shanghai?▼
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What is The Lady from Shanghai about?▼
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Who directed The Lady from Shanghai?▼
The Lady from Shanghai was directed by Orson Welles and released in 1947. It is a mystery, crime, thriller, drama film.
How long is The Lady from Shanghai?▼
The Lady from Shanghai has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lady from Shanghai?▼
The cast of The Lady from Shanghai includes Rita Hayworth as Elsa Bannister, Orson Welles as Michael O'Hara, Everett Sloane as Arthur Bannister, Glenn Anders as George Grisby, Ted de Corsia as Sidney Broome and more.
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