Shanghai Surprise (1986)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Shanghai Surprise
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel +1 | Fandango At Home | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, FlixOlé | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
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What is Shanghai Surprise about?
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. Shanghai Surprise is a Romance, Adventure, Crime, Comedy movie, released on 1986-08-29, runtime 97 minutes.
Is Shanghai Surprise worth watching?
TMDB users rate Shanghai Surprise 4.3 out of 10 from 108 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Shanghai Surprise?
In the United States, Shanghai Surprise streams on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo and can be rented from Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jim Goddard
Cast
- Sean Penn as Glendon Wasey
- Madonna as Gloria Tatlock
- Paul Freeman as Walter Faraday
- Richard Griffiths as Willie Tuttle
- Clyde Kusatsu as Joe Go
- Philip Sayer as Justin Kronk
- Lim Kay Tong as Mei Gan
- Victor Wong as Ho Chong
- Professor Toru Tanaka as Yamagani San
- Michael Aldridge as Mr. Burns
- Sarah Lam as China Doll's Maid
- George Harrison as Nightclub Singer
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Sources
Details and the 4.3/10 rating from Shanghai Surprise on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.