The Lady from Shanghai
“I told you... you know nothing about wickedness”
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Where to watch The Lady from Shanghai in United States
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Where is The Lady from Shanghai streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Lady from Shanghai
The Lady from Shanghai is a 1947 English-language mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Orson Welles. The cast is led by Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Everett Sloane. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Lady from Shanghai was produced by Mercury Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 24, 1947. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Writers
- Orson Welles
- Release date
- December 24, 1947
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Mercury Productions, Columbia Pictures
The Lady from Shanghai cast & crew
The Lady from Shanghai was directed by Orson Welles and written by Orson Welles.
The cast features 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 Erskine Sanford as Judge.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Heinz Roemheld, cinematography is by Charles Lawton Jr., and it was produced by Orson Welles.
Is The Lady from Shanghai worth watching?
The Lady from Shanghai holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 720 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed mystery films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller, The Lady from Shanghai is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Lady from Shanghai
The Lady from Shanghai isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Lady from Shanghai
Rita Hayworth
Elsa Bannister
Orson Welles
Michael O'Hara
Everett Sloane
Arthur Bannister
Glenn Anders
George Grisby
Ted de Corsia
Sidney Broome
Erskine Sanford
Judge
Gus Schilling
Goldfish
Carl Frank
Galloway
Louis Merrill
Jake Bjornsen
Evelyn Ellis
Bessie
Harry Shannon
Cab Driver
William Alland
Reporter (uncredited)
The Lady from Shanghai — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Lady from Shanghai in United States?
The Lady from Shanghai is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Lady from Shanghai in?
The Lady from Shanghai is originally in English, with audio tracks including Cantonese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Lady from Shanghai?
The Lady from Shanghai runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Lady from Shanghai rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 720 ratings.
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