Chan Is Missing
Synopsis
Two cabbies search San Francisco's Chinatown for a mysterious character who has disappeared with their $4000. Their quest leads them on a humorous, if mundane, journey which illuminates the many problems experienced by Chinese-Americans trying to assimilate into contemporary American society.
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Chan Is Missing (1982) BLU-RAY TRAILER [HD]
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Wayne Wang, Isaac Cronin
- Original Score
- Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo
- Original Title
- Chan Is Missing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Wayne Wang Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Wang
Wayne Wang, Isaac Cronin
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo
Michael Chin, Kathleen Beeler
Wayne Wang
Wayne Wang
Department Leadership Roster
Wayne Wang
Writer
Wayne Wang
Director
Isaac Cronin
Writer
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
Kathleen Beeler
Director of Photography
Wayne Wang
Editor
Wayne Wang
Producer
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What is Chan Is Missing about?
Two cabbies search San Francisco's Chinatown for a mysterious character who has disappeared with their $4000. Their quest leads them on a humorous, if mundane, journey which illuminates the many problems experienced by Chinese-Americans trying to assimilate into contemporary American society.
Who directed Chan Is Missing?
Chan Is Missing was directed by Wayne Wang.
Who stars in Chan Is Missing?
The principal cast of Chan Is Missing includes Wood Moy, Marc Hayashi, Laureen Chew, Peter Wang, Presco Tabios.
When was Chan Is Missing released and how long is it?
Chan Is Missing was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Chan Is Missing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chan Is Missing was composed by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo.