Shanghai Shanghai (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1990, Shanghai Shanghai is an action and drama film directed by Teddy Robin, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Little Tiger (Yuen Biao) ventures from the sticks to the big city in search of his cop brother Big Tiger (Chi-cheung Lam), an honest cop working in a corrupt system. Surmising that life in the police force was not his cup of tea, Little Tiger joins the Swallow Acrobatic Troop, which he excels in because of his kung-fu prowess. When a band of thugs from Chin Hung-yun's (Sammo Hung) group attacks the troop, Little Tiger not only handily fights them back but also infiltrates their organization to destroy them from the inside. Meanwhile, Big Tiger's old flame Mary (Anita Mui) returns from America to join the revolutionaries. Big Tiger soon finds himself torn between his love of this girl and his orders to arrest all revolutionaries.
Who’s in it. Shanghai Shanghai stars Sammo Hung as Mr. Chin Hung Yun, Yuen Biao as Little Tiger, George Lam Chi-Cheung as Colonel Big Tiger and Tien Niu as Ting Ting, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Shanghai Shanghai 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 Shanghai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai Shanghai 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 Shanghai (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shanghai Shanghai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shanghai Shanghai worth watching?
- Shanghai Shanghai holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghai Shanghai?
- Shanghai Shanghai stars Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, George Lam Chi-Cheung, Tien Niu and Anita Mui.
- When was Shanghai Shanghai released?
- Shanghai Shanghai was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.