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Shanghai Blues
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Shanghai Blues

1984-10-11 · 103 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Romance

In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet-cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it, they end up living in the same building, unbeknownst to each other.

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Directors
Tsui Hark
Production companies
Film Workshop
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kenny BeeKenny BeeTung Kwok-Man
Sylvia Chang Ai-chiaSylvia Chang Ai-chiaShu-Shu
Sally Yeh Chian-wenSally Yeh Chian-wenStool
Tin ChingTin ChingKing Clown
Loletta Lee Lai-ChunLoletta Lee Lai-ChunStutterer
Shing Fui-OnShing Fui-OnGangster
Manfred Wong Man-chunManfred Wong Man-chunGangster
Fung Ging-ManFung Ging-ManBald Rich Man Being Kissed
Woo FungWoo FungNightclub Manager
Patrick Lung KongPatrick Lung KongBig Boss
Yue Ga-Hei
Helen Ma Hoi-lunHelen Ma Hoi-lunChow Siu-sin
Huang ManHuang ManChairman Yu
Tung LoBeggar
Ng Hon-KeungNg Hon-KeungPoliceman
Siu Kin-Hang
Chang Diy-Mei
Tang Siu-Lam
Ding YueMr. Ma
Henry Fong Ping

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