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Shanghai Knights (2003)
Where Shanghai Knights says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
A film set in London that was mostly shot in Prague
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Scenes and places
The raid on the Forbidden City (1887)
In 1887 Rathbone and his Boxers storm the Forbidden City and take the Imperial Seal of China. The Keeper of the Seal is mortally wounded, and his dying gift to his daughter Chon Lin starts the whole chase.
Set in Forbidden City, Beijing — The imperial palace in Beijing where the film opens in 1887. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The palace complex at the heart of Beijing, home to China's emperors.
The sheriff of Carson City
Chon Wang, now a sheriff, receives a puzzle box and a letter from his sister Lin. She tells him their father is dead and that she has tracked the killer to London.
Set in Carson City, Nevada — The Nevada town where Chon Wang is now sheriff. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Nevada's state capital, a small town in the old West setting of the first film.
Roy the waiter in New York
Wang travels to New York to collect his share of the gold from his old partner Roy. Roy has invested it all and become a waiter and gigolo, and after a string of misunderstandings the pair ship themselves to London in a crate.
Set in New York City — The city where Wang finds his old partner Roy O'Bannon. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The largest city in the United States.
Passing Buckingham Palace
Newly arrived in London, Wang and Roy pass the royal guards at Buckingham Palace. Roy jokes that he used to be just like a guard, and Wang tells him they are nothing alike.
Set in Buckingham Palace, London — The royal residence Wang and Roy gaze at on their way into London. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The London home of the British monarch.
Filmed at Prague Castle, Matthias Gate — The Matthias Gate of Prague Castle stands in for Buckingham Palace. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Arrested, then befriended at Scotland Yard
After a street brawl set off by a young pickpocket named Charlie, Roy and Wang are arrested. At Scotland Yard they befriend Inspector Artie Doyle, who shows them that Lin is in custody for trying to kill Rathbone.
Set in Scotland Yard, London — The London police headquarters, historically at Great Scotland Yard in 1887. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police.
The masquerade at Rathbone's estate
Roy and Wang slip into Rathbone's gala in disguise and follow him to a private library with a secret passage. They see Rathbone hand the Imperial Seal to Wu Chow, and Charlie snatches it in the scuffle.
Set in Rathbone's country estate — The English country house where Rathbone throws a gala.
A fictional country house hosting a society ball.
Hiding out in Whitechapel
Wang, Roy and Lin make their way to Whitechapel. In a brothel Roy overhears Wang tell Lin that Roy would make an unsuitable husband.
Set in Whitechapel, London — The East End district where the heroes take cover. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A district in London's East End.
Finding Charlie at Madame Tussauds
Inspector Artie works out that Charlie is hiding at Madame Tussauds. Wang and Roy save him from the Boxers but must give up the seal to keep him alive.
Set in Madame Tussauds, London — The London wax museum where Charlie is hiding. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The famous wax museum on Marylebone Road.
Filmed at Madame Tussauds London — The exterior serves as an establishing shot; the interior scenes were largely filmed elsewhere, mostly in Prague. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The chase to Big Ben
Roy, Wang and Lin pursue Rathbone to the top of Big Ben for a final fight high above London.
Set in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London — The clock tower beside the Houses of Parliament. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The Elizabeth Tower, London's best-known clock tower.
Filmed at Houses of Parliament, London — The Houses of Parliament appear as an establishing shot; the tower fight itself is not placed by any source. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Characters
- Chon Wang — A Chinese-born sheriff who goes to London to find his father's killer.
- Roy O'Bannon — Wang's old partner, now a New York waiter, who tags along to London.
- Chon Lin — Wang's sister, who has tracked their father's killer to London.
- Lord Nelson Rathbone — A British lord who steals the Imperial Seal.
Questions answered on the map
- Where was Shanghai Knights' London really filmed?