The Lady From Shanghai

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Theatrical Release Date:

05/08/1991

DVD Release Date:

10/03/2000

Run Time:

87min.

Starring:

Rita Hayworth , Orson Welles , Everett Sloane , Ted de Corsia , Glenn Anders

Director(s):

Orson Welles

Distributor(s):

Columbia Pictures

MPAA Rating:

Not Rated

Genre(s):

Foreign

Plot: The Lady From Shanghai, a complex, involving puzzle-within-a-puzzle mystery story, is a showcase for Orson Welles, showing his singular talents and sensibilities as few other films have. Read More

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