The Lady from Shanghai
1947, English. Directed by Orson Welles.
I told you... you know nothing about wickedness
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Orson WellesDirector
- Rita HayworthElsa Bannister
- Orson WellesMichael O'Hara
- Everett SloaneArthur Bannister
- Glenn AndersGeorge Grisby
- Ted de CorsiaSidney Broome
- Erskine SanfordJudge
- Gus SchillingGoldfish
- Carl FrankGalloway
- Louis MerrillJake Bjornsen
- Evelyn EllisBessie
- Harry ShannonCab Driver
- William AllandReporter (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Orson Welles
- Budget
- $2.3M
- Box office
- $1.6M
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The Lady from Shanghai: quick answers
Is The Lady from Shanghai worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 764 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lady from Shanghai?
The Lady from Shanghai runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Lady from Shanghai have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lady from Shanghai. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lady from Shanghai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lady from Shanghai yet.
Which OTT platform is The Lady from Shanghai on?
The Lady from Shanghai isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lady from Shanghai?
If you liked The Lady from Shanghai, try Stranger on the Third Floor, I Am All Girls, The Naked City.
Who directed The Lady from Shanghai?
The Lady from Shanghai (1947) was directed by Orson Welles and stars Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Everett Sloane.