Chinese Box
Synopsis
The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Chinese Box (1997) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-06
Top Cast
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Jeremy Irons
John
Gong Li
Vivian
Maggie Cheung
Jean
Michael Hui Koon-Man
Chang
Rubén Blades
Jim
Jared Harris
William
Josie Ho
Lilly
Chaplin Chang
Homeless Man
Russell Cawthorne
New Year's Party MC
Emma Lucia
Amanda Everheart
Ken Bennett
Rick
Cheung Kam-ching
William Wong
Harvey Stockwin
Weeks
Jonathan Midgley
Jonathan
Bruce Walker
Bruce
Angelica Lofgren
Baby-Lin
Julian Chang
Dr. Chang
Jian Rui-Chao
Businessman #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Carrière
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Chinese Box
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- WW Productions, Le Studio Canal+, NDF International, Pony Canyon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Wang
Jean-Claude Carrière
Graeme Revell
Christopher Doyle, Vilko Filač
Christopher Tellefsen
Lydia Dean Pilcher, Wayne Wang, Jean-Louis Piel, Michiyo Yoshizaki, Reinhard Brundig
Department Leadership Roster
Wayne Wang
Director
Jean-Claude Carrière
Writer
Vilko Filač
Director of Photography
Christopher Tellefsen
Editor
Lydia Dean Pilcher
Producer
Wayne Wang
Producer
Shirley Chan
Costume Design
Jean-Louis Piel
Producer
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Box
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chinese Box about?
The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.
Who directed Chinese Box?
Chinese Box was directed by Wayne Wang.
Who stars in Chinese Box?
The principal cast of Chinese Box includes Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Michael Hui Koon-Man, Rubén Blades.
When was Chinese Box released and how long is it?
Chinese Box was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Chinese Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chinese Box was composed by Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chinese Box?
Chinese Box holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).