Shanghai Express

– What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Original Name:
富貴列車
Shanghai Express (1986) - Also known as 富貴列車

What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines and a gang of brigands on board, speeds towards the small town of Hanshui, where escaping bank robbers, corrupt officials, and gamblers await? Well, let's just say the Titanic had a smoother maiden voyage.

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Shanghai Express (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

30 Jan 1986

Language:

Cantonese

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Writer:

Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Keith Wong

Main Actors:

Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Biao Yuen, Olivia Cheng, Rosamund Kwan

Plot:

Multi-genre flick (western, martial arts, comedy, adventure, etc.) with an all-star cast about a man who returns to his home town, buys everything in sight, and tries to improve its municipal (and his personal) profits by sabotaging a train so the passengers all have to stop in his town and spend lots o' money! Throw in various subplots involving some Japanese swordsmen, some bungling bankrobbers (one of whom is the head of security), and a gang of no-goods who try to mess up the town.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10