The Shanghai Gesture
“Mystery-lure of the Far East!”
A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Shanghai Gesture
The Shanghai Gesture is a 1941 English-language drama, crime and mystery film directed by Josef von Sternberg. The cast is led by Victor Mature, Ona Munson, Gene Tierney. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings.
The Shanghai Gesture was produced by Arnold Pressburger Films and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1941, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Writers
- Josef von Sternberg, Geza Herczeg, Karl Vollmöller
- Release date
- December 25, 1941
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Arnold Pressburger Films, United Artists
The Shanghai Gesture cast & crew
The Shanghai Gesture was directed by Josef von Sternberg and written by Josef von Sternberg, Geza Herczeg, and Karl Vollmöller.
The cast features 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, and Albert Bassermann as Van Elst.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Hageman, cinematography is by Paul Ivano, and it was produced by Arnold Pressburger and Albert de Courville.
Is The Shanghai Gesture worth watching?
The Shanghai Gesture holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and mystery, The Shanghai Gesture is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Shanghai Gesture
Victor Mature
Doctor Omar
Ona Munson
'Mother' Gin Sling
Gene Tierney
Victoria Charteris (aka "Poppy Smith")
Walter Huston
Sir Guy Charteris
Phyllis Brooks
Dixie Pomeroy
Albert Bassermann
Van Elst
Maria Ouspenskaya
The Amah
Eric Blore
Caesar Hawkins
Ivan Lebedeff
Boris
Mike Mazurki
The Coolie
Clyde Fillmore
Percival Montgomery Howe
Grayce Hampton
Lady Blessington
The Shanghai Gesture — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shanghai Gesture in United States?
The Shanghai Gesture is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Shanghai Gesture in?
The Shanghai Gesture is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English, French, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shanghai Gesture?
The Shanghai Gesture runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is The Shanghai Gesture rated?
The Shanghai Gesture is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 77 ratings.
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