Shanghai Blues
上海之夜
Synopsis
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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Tsui Hark's Shanghai Blues (1984) 4K Restoration Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-19
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Kenny Bee
Tung Kwok-Man
Sylvia Chang
Shu-Shu
Sally Yeh Chian-Wen
Stool
Tin Ching
King Clown
Loletta Lee Lai-Chun
Stutterer
Shing Fui-On
Gangster
Manfred Wong Man-Chun
Gangster
Fung Ging-Man
Bald Rich Man Being Kissed
Woo Fung
Nightclub Manager
Patrick Lung Kong
Big Boss
Yue Ga-Hei
Helen Ma Hoi-Lun
Chow Siu-sin
Huang Man
Chairman Yu
Tung Lo
Beggar
Ng Hon-Keung
Policeman
Siu Kin-Hang
Chang Diy-Mei
Tang Siu-Lam
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 16, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Screenplay & Story
- Sze-To Cheuk-Hon
- Original Score
- James Wong Jim, Tang Siu-Lam
- Original Title
- 上海之夜
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Film Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsui Hark
Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, Raymond To Kwok-Wai, John Chan Koon-Chung, Yonfan
James Wong Jim, Tang Siu-Lam
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan, Chang Hui-kung, David Chung, Lin Tsan-Ting, Bill Wong Chung-Piu, Lau Hung-Chuen
Ng Kam-Wah, Chew Siu Sum
Tsui Hark
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond To Kwok-Wai
Writer
John Chan Koon-Chung
Writer
Tsui Hark
Director
Sze-To Cheuk-Hon
Screenplay
James Wong Jim
Original Music Composer
Ng Kam-Wah
Editor
Chew Siu Sum
Editor
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan
Director of Photography
Chang Hui-kung
Director of Photography
Tsui Hark
Producer
Poon An-Ying
Costume Design
Tang Siu-Lam
Original Music Composer
Lee Pak-Yee
Costume Design
Chiu Chi-Keung
Stunt Coordinator
Lin Tsan-Ting
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanghai Blues
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What is Shanghai Blues about?
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.
Who directed Shanghai Blues?
Shanghai Blues was directed by Tsui Hark.
Who stars in Shanghai Blues?
The principal cast of Shanghai Blues includes Kenny Bee, Sylvia Chang, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, Tin Ching, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun.
When was Shanghai Blues released and how long is it?
Shanghai Blues was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Shanghai Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shanghai Blues was composed by James Wong Jim, Tang Siu-Lam.