Shanghai Story (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1999, Shanghai Story is a drama, war and romance film directed by Daying Ye, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells of Dr. Robert Payne's adventures in Shanghai 50 years ago. Payne falls in love with beautiful Qiuqiu, the consort of revolutionary hero Jin, who is a communist leader in the Shanghai underground However, he suffers from seizures caused by old head wounds and becomes Payne's patient. Hao Ming is the brutal chief of the Guomintang secret police. In his hunt for Jin, he discovers that Qiuqiu is his long lost daughter. At a lavish father-daughter reunion, Qiuqiu gets her revenge and shots Hao Ming. She's been arrested and admits her guilt. When Jin realizes how much Qiuqiu loves him, he offers to give himself up in exchange for commuting Qiuqiu's death sentence...
Who’s in it. Shanghai Story stars Leslie Cheung as Jin, Mei Ting and Todd Babcock.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Shanghai Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanghai Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanghai Story (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shanghai Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shanghai Story worth watching?
- Shanghai Story holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghai Story?
- Shanghai Story stars Leslie Cheung, Mei Ting and Todd Babcock.
- When was Shanghai Story released?
- Shanghai Story was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.