Forbidden City, U.S.A.
Synopsis
A documentary about Forbidden City, a San Francisco Chinese-American nightclub open from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Larry Ching
The 'Chinese Sinatra'
Frances Chun
Singer
Charlie Low
Owner, Forbidden City
Mary Mammon
Dancer
Toy Yat Mar
The 'Chinese Sophie Tucker'
Jackie Mei Ling
Dancer
Dottie Sun
Comedic Dancer
Dorothy Toy Fong
The 'Chinese Ginger Rogers' (as Dorothy Toy)
Noel Toy
The 'Chinese Sally Rand'
Tony Wing
Dancer
Jadin Wong
Dancer
Paul Wing
The 'Chinese Fred Astaire'
Bill Nowak
Self (as "Smilin'" Bill Nowak)
Wally Wong
Self
Pat Mason
Self
Stan Kahn
Self
Fritz Jensen
Self
Frank Huie
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dong
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Dong
- Original Score
- Gary Stockdale
- Original Title
- Forbidden City, U.S.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- DeepFocus Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dong
Arthur Dong
Gary Stockdale
Michael Chin
Arthur Dong
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dong
Director
Arthur Dong
Writer
Gary Stockdale
Original Music Composer
Arthur Dong
Producer
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbidden City, U.S.A.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forbidden City, U.S.A. about?
A documentary about Forbidden City, a San Francisco Chinese-American nightclub open from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Who directed Forbidden City, U.S.A.?
Forbidden City, U.S.A. was directed by Arthur Dong.
Who stars in Forbidden City, U.S.A.?
The principal cast of Forbidden City, U.S.A. includes Larry Ching, Frances Chun, Charlie Low, Mary Mammon, Toy Yat Mar.
When was Forbidden City, U.S.A. released and how long is it?
Forbidden City, U.S.A. was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Forbidden City, U.S.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forbidden City, U.S.A. was composed by Gary Stockdale.