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Mystère à Shanghai
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Mystère à Shanghai

1950-11-04 · 85 min · ★ 7.0

Mystery · Crime

In Shangai, the "Green Dragon" threatens to kill Herbert Aboody, a rich exporter, unless he pays him 50,000 dollars. One of Aboody's secretaries calls inspector Wens for help. An amazing fact occurs, Wens kills Aboody and then disappears. What is the key to this mystery?

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Directors
Roger Blanc
Production companies
Rapid Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hélène PerdrièreHélène PerdrièreFloriane Aboody
Paul BernardPaul BernardHerbert Aboody
Maurice TeynacInspector Wens
Pierre JourdanSteve
Stanislas-André SteemanMatriche
Gilberte ClairMona
Krisha DuchesneLydia
Ky DuyenCommissioner Whu
Andrews EngelmannAndrews EngelmannZetskaïa
Robert LussacCommissioner Malaise
Lonne VooLotus
Georgette AnysGeorgette Anys(uncredited)
Luong Van Yen(uncredited)
Reggie NalderReggie NalderChinese taxi driver (uncredited)

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