Review of Shanghai Shanghai (1990) by Steve W — 26 Jan 2010

A lost gem of a movie with lots of adventure, humor, and martial arts.

This review of Shanghai Shanghai (1990) was written by Steve W on 26 Jan 2010.

Shanghai Shanghai has generally received mixed reviews.

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