The Year of the Dragon
Synopsis
Frank Chin's edgy story breaks down the stereotypes of Asian Americans and centers on San Francisco Chinatown tour operator Fred Eng. Eng hides his contempt for the tourists while dealing with the uproar that occurs within his oddball family after his dying father reveals he's hiding a second wife.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Portman Paget, Russell Treyz
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Chin
- Original Title
- The Year of the Dragon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Portman Paget, Russell Treyz
Frank Chin
Matthew N. Herman, Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Portman Paget
Director
Russell Treyz
Director
Frank Chin
Writer
Matthew N. Herman
Producer
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Year of the Dragon
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What is The Year of the Dragon about?
Frank Chin's edgy story breaks down the stereotypes of Asian Americans and centers on San Francisco Chinatown tour operator Fred Eng. Eng hides his contempt for the tourists while dealing with the uproar that occurs within his oddball family after his dying father reveals he's hiding a second wife.
Who directed The Year of the Dragon?
The Year of the Dragon was directed by Portman Paget, Russell Treyz.
Who stars in The Year of the Dragon?
The principal cast of The Year of the Dragon includes George Takei, Lilah Kan, Pat Suzuki, Tina Chen, Doug Higgins.
When was The Year of the Dragon released and how long is it?
The Year of the Dragon was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.