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The Shanghai Gesture

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In the vibrant and often tumultuous world of Shanghai in the 1940s, the tension between luxury and decadence weaves together a haunting narrative. The story revolves around an enigmatic and powerful woman, known as a figure of influence in the dark yet seductive atmosphere of the city's casinos. Attracting those around her with her magnetic charm, a diverse group of characters becomes ensnared in her web of manipulation and desire.

When a young and beautiful heiress arrives in Shanghai seeking excitement, she quickly becomes the target of the machinations of this woman who controls the fate of many. Unbeknownst to her, the heiress finds herself caught in a dangerous game where the stakes are high and the emotions even higher. At the same time, an intriguing doctor who has fallen in love with the young woman must confront his own demons and revelations as he attempts to uncover the hidden intentions of the powerful enigma.

Set against a backdrop of exotic cinematography and performances brimming with emotion, this story explores the limits of ambition, power, and human relationships. Amidst an atmosphere charged with tension and betrayal, the characters are forced to confront their own morality and deepest desires, leaving the audience immersed in a whirlwind of intrigue and seduction. The struggle for control and freedom becomes a dangerous dance where no one is what they seem.

Media type
Movie
Year
1941
Director
Josef von Sternberg
Writer
Josef von Sternberg
Geza Herczeg
Jules Furthman
James M. Cain
Karl VollmΓΆller
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.60
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
83.00
Actors
Victor Mature
Ona Munson
Gene Tierney
Walter Huston
Phyllis Brooks
Albert Bassermann
Maria Ouspenskaya
Eric Blore
Ivan Lebedeff
Mike Mazurki
Clyde Fillmore
Grayce Hampton
Rex Evans
Mikhail Rasumny
Michael Dalmatoff
Marcel Dalio
John Abbott
Gender
Drama
Country
United States
Producers
Arnold Pressburger
Albert de Courville
Original title
The Shanghai Gesture
Duration
99
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