Quick Facts
DirectorOrson Welles
Runtime1h 27m · 12
GenresCrime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller
Release1947-12-24
Film
The Lady from Shanghai
1947· 12· 1h 27m· Crime· Drama· Mystery· Thriller
“I told you... you know nothing about wickedness”
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
1947-12-24
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorOrson Welles
ScreenplayOrson Welles
ProducerOrson Welles
Director of PhotographyCharles Lawton Jr.
Original Music ComposerHeinz Roemheld
EditorViola Lawrence
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 16 crew)
Details
Released1947-12-24
Runtime1h 27m · 12
StatusReleased
StudiosMercury Productions · Columbia Pictures
Budget$2M
Box office$2M
LanguagesCantonese · English
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.3/10 · 732 votes
Original languageen
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