Shadows Over Shanghai (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, Shadows Over Shanghai is a drama film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 66 minutes. “Gambling with death... for a $5,000,000 stake!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pilot carrying a valuable amulet is shot down over China by a ruthless Russian agent, who also wants the amulet.
Who’s in it. Shadows Over Shanghai stars James Dunn as Johnny McGinty, Ralph Morgan as Howard Barclay, Robert Barrat as Igor Sargoza and Lynda Grey as Irene Roma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Shadows Over Shanghai has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadows Over Shanghai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadows Over Shanghai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadows Over Shanghai (1938)?
- In US, Shadows Over Shanghai is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadows Over Shanghai worth watching?
- Shadows Over Shanghai holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadows Over Shanghai?
- Shadows Over Shanghai stars James Dunn, Ralph Morgan, Robert Barrat, Lynda Grey and Paul Sutton.
- When was Shadows Over Shanghai released?
- Shadows Over Shanghai was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.