Chinese Boxes
“He has no friends left alive... no passport... and no hope for survival!”
Synopsis
An American in West Berlin finds himself caught up in murder and intrigue after his associate is killed and a diplomat's daughter is found dead in his room.
Top Cast
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Will Patton
Marsh
Gottfried John
Zwemmer
Adelheid Arndt
Sarah
Robbie Coltrane
Harwood
Beate Jensen
Donna
Susanne Meierhofer
Eva
Jonathan Kinsler
Alan
L.M. Kit Carson
Crewcut
Chris Sievernich
Snake
Martin Müller
Frank
Jochen von Vietinghoff
Supplier
Ben De Jong
Russian Gunman
Michael Büttner
Policeman
Michael Maichle
Policeman
Edgar Hinz
Heavy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Petit
- Screenplay & Story
- L.M. Kit Carson, Chris Petit
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Chinese Boxes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Palace Productions, Chris Sievernich Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Petit
L.M. Kit Carson, Chris Petit
Günther Fischer
Peter Harvey
Alfred Srp
Stephen Woolley, Nik Powell, Chris Sievernich
Department Leadership Roster
L.M. Kit Carson
Screenplay
Chris Petit
Director
Chris Petit
Screenplay
Peter Harvey
Director of Photography
Alfred Srp
Editor
Chris Sievernich
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Boxes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chinese Boxes about?
An American in West Berlin finds himself caught up in murder and intrigue after his associate is killed and a diplomat's daughter is found dead in his room.
Who directed Chinese Boxes?
Chinese Boxes was directed by Chris Petit.
Who stars in Chinese Boxes?
The principal cast of Chinese Boxes includes Will Patton, Gottfried John, Adelheid Arndt, Robbie Coltrane, Beate Jensen.
When was Chinese Boxes released and how long is it?
Chinese Boxes was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Chinese Boxes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chinese Boxes was composed by Günther Fischer.