Shanghai 13 (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1984, Shanghai 13 is an action film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A patriot finds evidence that the government is collaborating with a foreign power. If the people knew about the deception, they would revolt and overthrow the corrupt government. One patriot in office steals the proof and must make it out of the country. He gets assistance from a local rebel leader who is in charge of a motley group of fighters called the Shanghai 13. Not all of them can be trusted, as some of them will turn in the government official. Our weak protagonist must run a gauntlet of the who's who already mentioned.
Who’s in it. Shanghai 13 stars Jimmy Wang Yu as Black Hat, Ti Lung as The dock boss / Instructor, Chiang Sheng as Ping An / The Smoker and Chen Kuan-Tai as Shin / Brother Tai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Shanghai 13 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanghai 13 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai 13 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanghai 13 (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shanghai 13 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shanghai 13 worth watching?
- Shanghai 13 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghai 13?
- Shanghai 13 stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Ti Lung, Chiang Sheng, Chen Kuan-Tai and Danny Lee Sau-Yin.
- When was Shanghai 13 released?
- Shanghai 13 was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.