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The Shanghai Gesture is a 1941 American film noir directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, Victor Mature, and Ona Munson. It is based on a Broadway play of the same name by John Colton, which was adapted for the screen by Sternberg and produced by Arnold Pressburger for United Artists.
The Shanghai Gesture: Directed by Josef von Sternberg. With Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, Victor Mature, Ona Munson. In Shanghai, dragon lady 'Mother' Gin Sling operates a gambling house for wealthy patrons but she clashes with influential land developer Sir Guy Charteris who wants to put her out of business.
The Shanghai Gesture. OSCARS® 2X nominee. Mother Gin Sling is the owner of a shanghai casino which, despite her bribes, the local authorities have decided the close under pressure from British financier Sir Guy Charteris. Charteris has his own plans for the property.
1941. Drama. 1h 39m. A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint. The Shanghai Gesture featuring Gene Tierney and Walter Huston is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates.
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Dec 21, 2011 · THE SHANGHAI GESTURE (based on the controversial play by John Colton) is a stylish noir drama which reeks with all the hallmarks of director Josef von Sternberg. In one of the early loan-outs from her Fox contract, Gene Tierney is a luminous heroine, and Ona Munson provides a fun villainess.
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The Shanghai Gesture is a 1941 American film noir directed by Josef von Sternberg, starring Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, and Victor Mature. Set in Shanghai, the film follows a wealthy businessman who seeks revenge against his daughter's suitor, a gambler, while navigating a complex web of deceit and corruption in the city's underworld.
The Shanghai Gesture (1941) - Directed by Josef von Sternberg, produced by Theo. W. Baumfeld, Albert de Courville, Arnold Pressburger and starring Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, Victor Mature, Ona Munson, Phyllis Brooks, Albert Bassermann, Maria Ouspenskaya, Eric Blore,and more...
