The Shanghai Story
1954, English. Directed by Frank Lloyd.
You're a lying Shanghai dame…
Shanghai, China. The last expatriate Westerners still living in the city are imprisoned in a hotel by the communist authorities in order to find the spy hiding among them.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank LloydDirector
- Ruth RomanRita King
- Edmond O'BrienDaniel Maynard
- Richard Jaeckel'Knuckles' Greer
- Barry KelleyRicki Dolmine
- Whit BissellPaul Grant
- Basil RuysdaelRev. Hollingsworth
- Marvin MillerColonel Zorek
- Yvette DuguayLeah De Verno
- Paul PicerniEmilio De Verno
- Isabel RandolphMrs. Merryweather
- Philip AhnMajor Ling Wu
- Frances RaffertyMrs. Warren
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Fisher, Seton I. Miller
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The Shanghai Story: quick answers
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How long is The Shanghai Story?
The Shanghai Story runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Shanghai Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shanghai Story is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Shanghai Story on?
The Shanghai Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1954. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shanghai Story?
If you liked The Shanghai Story, try In Secret, Unfaithful, Asylum.
Who directed The Shanghai Story?
The Shanghai Story (1954) was directed by Frank Lloyd and stars Ruth Roman, Edmond O'Brien, Richard Jaeckel.