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Shanghai Surprise

4.319861h 37mPG-13MovieRomanceAdventureCrime

Glendon Wasey is a fortune hunter looking for a fast track out of China. Gloria Tatlock is a missionary nurse seeking the curing powers of opium for her patients. Fate sets them on a hectic, exotic, and even romantic quest for stolen drugs. But they are up against every thug and smuggler in Shangai.

DirectorJim Goddard
WritersJohn Kohn·Robert Bentley
ProducersJohn Kohn·George Harrison

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jim Goddard

SPSean Penn
Sean Penn
Glendon Wasey
MMadonna
Madonna
Gloria Tatlock
PFPaul Freeman
Paul Freeman
Walter Faraday
RGRichard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths
Willie Tuttle
CKClyde Kusatsu
Clyde Kusatsu
Joe Go
PSPhilip Sayer
Philip Sayer
Justin Kronk
LTLim Kay Tong
Lim Kay Tong
Mei Gan
VWVictor Wong
Victor Wong
Ho Chong
PTProfessor Toru Tanaka
Professor Toru Tanaka
Yamagani San
MAMichael Aldridge
Michael Aldridge
Mr. Burns
SLSarah Lam
Sarah Lam
China Doll's Maid
GHGeorge Harrison
George Harrison
Nightclub Singer

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Shanghai Surprise — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shanghai Surprise?

Shanghai Surprise isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Shanghai Surprise on Netflix?

No, Shanghai Surprise is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Shanghai Surprise on Amazon Prime Video?

Shanghai Surprise isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Shanghai Surprise for free?

Shanghai Surprise isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.