Madame Wang's
“A New Comedy by Paul Morrissey”
Synopsis
A KGB agent comes to California to meet Jane Fonda and prepare for a Russian takeover of the US. After losing his papers, he connects with a band of homeless, overweight, and over-the-hill transvestites and becomes a punker in a Chinese restaurant owned by an elderly transexual, Madame Wang.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Morrissey
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Morrissey
- Original Score
- Peter D. Kaye
- Original Title
- Madame Wang's
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Morrissey-Simmons Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Morrissey
Paul Morrissey
Peter D. Kaye
George Wagner
Jack Simmons
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Morrissey
Director
George Wagner
Editor
Paul Morrissey
Writer
Peter D. Kaye
Original Music Composer
Jack Simmons
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Wang's
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What is Madame Wang's about?
A KGB agent comes to California to meet Jane Fonda and prepare for a Russian takeover of the US. After losing his papers, he connects with a band of homeless, overweight, and over-the-hill transvestites and becomes a punker in a Chinese restaurant owned by an elderly transexual, Madame Wang.
Who directed Madame Wang's?
Madame Wang's was directed by Paul Morrissey.
Who stars in Madame Wang's?
The principal cast of Madame Wang's includes Joan Agajanian Quinn, Paul Ambrose, Susan Blond, Virginia Bruce, William Edgar.
When was Madame Wang's released and how long is it?
Madame Wang's was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Madame Wang's?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madame Wang's was composed by Peter D. Kaye.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madame Wang's?
Madame Wang's holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).