The Lady from Shanghai (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1947, The Lady from Shanghai is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Orson Welles, running about 87 minutes. “I told you... you know nothing about wickedness” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Who’s in it. The Lady from Shanghai stars Rita Hayworth as Elsa Bannister, Orson Welles as Michael O'Hara, Everett Sloane as Arthur Bannister and Glenn Anders as George Grisby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Lady from Shanghai has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady from Shanghai page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady from Shanghai tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady from Shanghai (1947)?
- In US, The Lady from Shanghai is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lady from Shanghai worth watching?
- The Lady from Shanghai holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lady from Shanghai?
- The Lady from Shanghai stars Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Everett Sloane, Glenn Anders and Ted de Corsia.
- When was The Lady from Shanghai released?
- The Lady from Shanghai was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.