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Shanghai Calling

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Bill Paxton, Alan Ruck, Le Geng, Daniel Henney, Eliza Coupe, and Zhu Zhu in Shanghai Calling (2012)
A New York attorney is sent to Shanghai on business, where he finds himself in a legal mess that threatens his career. With the help of a relocation specialist and her contacts, he soon learns to appreciate the wonders of Shanghai.
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  • Romance

A New York attorney is sent to Shanghai on business, where he finds himself in a legal mess that threatens his career. With the help of a relocation specialist and her contacts, he soon lear... Read allA New York attorney is sent to Shanghai on business, where he finds himself in a legal mess that threatens his career. With the help of a relocation specialist and her contacts, he soon learns to appreciate the wonders of Shanghai.A New York attorney is sent to Shanghai on business, where he finds himself in a legal mess that threatens his career. With the help of a relocation specialist and her contacts, he soon learns to appreciate the wonders of Shanghai.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Daniel Hsia
  • Writer
    • Daniel Hsia
  • Stars
    • Le Geng
    • Daniel Henney
    • Sean Gallagher
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Hsia
  • Writer
    • Daniel Hsia
  • Stars
    • Le Geng
    • Daniel Henney
    • Sean Gallagher
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:20
    U.S. Version

    Photos15

    Daniel Hsia and Daniel Henney in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Le Geng in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Bill Paxton in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Alan Ruck in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Daniel Henney and Eliza Coupe in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Bill Paxton and Daniel Henney in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Daniel Henney and Eliza Coupe in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Zhu Zhu in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Daniel Henney and Eliza Coupe in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Zhu Zhu in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Daniel Henney in Shanghai Calling (2012)
    Bill Paxton in Shanghai Calling (2012)

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    Le Geng
    Le Geng
    • Awesome Wangas Awesome Wang
    Daniel Henney
    Daniel Henney
    • Samas Sam
    Sean Gallagher
    Sean Gallagher
    • Bradas Brad
    Bill Marcus
    • Pritchardas Pritchard
    John Paul Lopez
    • Cohenas Cohen
    Eliza Coupe
    Eliza Coupe
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Donaldas Donald
    Ying Tang
    • Ayias Ayi
    Yong Wang
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    Zhu Zhu
    Zhu Zhu
    • Fang Fangas Fang Fang
    Alan Ruck
    Alan Ruck
    • Marcus Groffas Marcus Groff
    Lu Cai
    Lu Cai
    • Guangas Guang
    Long Shen Dao
    • Reggae Bandas Reggae Band
    Yanyan Wu
    • Natalieas Natalie
    Arran Hawkins
    • Chaseas Chase
    Siyuan Lu
    • Clerk in Phone Storeas Clerk in Phone Store
    Kara Wang
    Kara Wang
    • Estheras Esther
    Gillian Renee Rexach
    • Katieas Katie
    • Director
      • Daniel Hsia
    • Writer
      • Daniel Hsia
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    Storyline

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    When ambitious New York attorney Sam is sent to Shanghai on assignment, he immediately stumbles into a legal mess that could end his career. With the help of a beautiful relocation specialist, a well-connected old-timer, a clever journalist, and a street-smart legal assistant, Sam might just save his job, find romance, and learn to appreciate the beauty and wonders of Shanghai. —Anonymous
    • business
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    • Taglines
      • Sometimes home is far away from home.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some language including sexual references
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Soundtracks
      The Prince's Revenge
      Composed by Pan Zhan, Xu Wang, and Wenjie Wu

      Lyrics by Pan Zhan

      Performed by The Gar

      Courtesy of Maybe Mars Records

    User reviews14

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    Top review
    8/10
    An Amazing movie with a groundbreaking storyline ✨✨
    An amazing movie beautifully directed and even more effectively presented by all the actors. The story is in itself groundbreaking and plus the way of representing the story added more to the movie. A great for one time watch. A worth watching one for sure. You will not be disappointed.
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    • Nov 27, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • Shanghainese
    • Also known as
      • Americatown, Shanghai
    • Filming locations
      • Shanghai, China
    • Production companies
      • Americatown
      • Beijing Film Production Corporation of China Film Co.
      • Janet Yang Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,400
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,400
      • Feb 18, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,400
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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