In 1930s Shanghai, 'The White Countess' is both Sofia, a fallen member of the exiled Russian aristocracy, and a nightclub created by a blind American diplomat who asks Sofia to be the centerpiece of the world he wants to create.
Casts Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Lynn Redgrave, Vanessa Redgrave, Madeleine Potter, Madeleine Daly, Allan Corduner, John Wood, Lee Pace
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Mirror
The Devil's Backbone
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IMDB 6.1 | Nov , 1989
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IMDB 8 | Dec , 1973
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.Amelia
IMDB 5.7 | Oct , 2009
A look at the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world.Empire of the Sun
IMDB 7.5 | Dec , 1987
Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.Shoshana
IMDB 6.5 | Jan , 2024
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IMDB 6.1 | Sep , 2022
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IMDB 6.7 | Jul , 2009
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IMDB 6.4 | Mar , 1975
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IMDB 6.7 | Jun , 2018
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IMDB 0 | Mar , 2024
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
IMDB 8 | Feb , 2004
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IMDB 7.3 | Apr , 2000
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IMDB 3.5 | Jul , 2015
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IMDB 6 | Jul , 2006
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IMDB 8 | Mar , 1975
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IMDB 7.3 | Apr , 2001
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IMDB 7.6 | Oct , 1987
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