The Lady from Shanghai
"I told you... you know nothing about wickedness"
Originally released in 1947. The Lady from Shanghai is a mystery/crime film. directed by Orson Welles. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, and Everett Sloane
Synopsis
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (706 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rita Hayworth
as Elsa Bannister
Orson Welles
as Michael O'Hara
Everett Sloane
as Arthur Bannister
Glenn Anders
as George Grisby
Ted de Corsia
as Sidney Broome
Erskine Sanford
as Judge
Gus Schilling
as Goldfish
Carl Frank
as District Attorney Galloway
Louis Merrill
as Jake Bjornsen
Evelyn Ellis
as Bessie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $1,564,609
Production Companies
- Mercury Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lady from Shanghai about?
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Who directed The Lady from Shanghai?
The Lady from Shanghai was directed by Orson Welles.
How long is The Lady from Shanghai?
The Lady from Shanghai has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Lady from Shanghai released?
The Lady from Shanghai was released on December 24, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lady from Shanghai?
The main cast of The Lady from Shanghai includes Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Everett Sloane, Glenn Anders, Ted de Corsia.
Is The Lady from Shanghai worth watching?
The Lady from Shanghai has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 706 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.