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Tod über Shanghai

1932

An old-fashioned exotic thriller that coasts on atmosphere and intrigue more than action, with dated attitudes that sit uneasily today.

Directed by
Rolf Randolf
Genres
Adventure
Starring
Gerda Maurus, Else Elster, Theodor Loos
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1932 film by Rolf Randolf

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Directed by
Rolf Randolf
Genres
Adventure
Starring
Gerda Maurus, Else Elster, Theodor Loos
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • deception
    Places
    • big city
    • sea
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

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    Genres
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    Directed by
    Rolf Randolf
    Starring
    Gerda Maurus, Else Elster, Theodor Loos, Ernst Pröckl, Georg John
    Country
    Germany

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