
Shanghai
1938, Japanese. Directed by Fumio Kamei.
Documentary about the Japanese-occupied city that, as described by one contemporary source " boasts international settlements in which the nationals of a number of countries enjoy the privileges of extraterritoriality". Filmed on location in December 1937 Film contrasts the horrors of war with the complex political issues involving the metropolis.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 2 January 1938
- Original title
- 上海 -支那事変後方記録-
- Country
- Japan
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How long is Shanghai?
Shanghai runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Shanghai isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1938. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shanghai?
If you liked Shanghai, try Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, S4: The Bob Lazar Story, Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron.
Who directed Shanghai?
Shanghai (1938) was directed by Fumio Kamei and stars Suisei Matsui.