Shadows Over Shanghai

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Shadows Over Shanghai

"Gambling with death... for a $5,000,000 stake!"

1938

1h 6m

4.8(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

A pilot carrying a valuable amulet is shot down over China by a ruthless Russian agent, who also wants the amulet.

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14 members

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James Dunn

Johnny McGinty

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Ralph Morgan

Howard Barclay

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Robert Barrat

Igor Sargoza

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Lynda Grey

Irene Roma

No Image

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Paul Sutton

Fuji Yokahama

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Edward Woods

Peter Roma

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Edwin Mordant

Dr. Adams

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Chester Gan

Lun Sat Li

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Edward Keane

American Consul

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Billy Bevan

Gallicuddy

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William Haade

Captain Murphy

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Richard Loo

Fong

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Victor Sen Yung

Wang

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Victor Wong

Wu Chang

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