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Shanghai Surprise

Shanghai Surprise

29th August 1986
1h 37m
Jim Goddard
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Shanghai Surprise is a Adventure Comedy film released on 29th August 1986; Jim Goddard directed the film which stars Sean Penn, Clyde Kusatsu, and Richard Griffiths. The film was a box office failure, making a loss of $14,684,317 on its budget.

Plot

Glendon Wasey is a fortune hunter looking for a fast track out of China. Gloria Tatlock is a missionary nurse seeking the curing powers of opium for her patients. Fate sets them on a hectic, exotic, and even romantic quest for stolen drugs. But they are up against every thug and smuggler in Shangai.

Cast (17)

Sean Penn's profile
Sean Penn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Clyde Kusatsu's profile
Clyde Kusatsu
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Richard Griffiths's profile
Richard Griffiths
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Philip Tan's profile
Philip Tan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Paul Freeman's profile
Paul Freeman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Madonna's profile
Madonna
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Victor Wong's profile
Victor Wong
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Professor Toru Tanaka's profile
Professor Toru Tanaka
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Philip Sayer's profile
Philip Sayer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Michael Aldridge's profile
Michael Aldridge
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65

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Shanghai Surprise FAQ

When was Shanghai Surprise released?

Shanghai Surprise was released 38 years ago, on Friday August 29th, 1986.

How much did Shanghai Surprise cost to make?

The budget was $17,000,000.

How much money did Shanghai Surprise make?

The worldwide revenue was $2,315,683.

Is Shanghai Surprise on Netflix?

No, Shanghai Surprise is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Shanghai Surprise on Amazon Prime?

No, Shanghai Surprise is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Shanghai Surprise on Disney Plus?

No, Shanghai Surprise is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Shanghai Surprise Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

18% 20-29
18% 30-39
6% 40-49
12% 50-59
6% 60-69
41% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

35% Female
65% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown