Long Story Short
“Not your typical song and dance”
Synopsis
Tells the story of Larry and Trudie Long, a popular Asian American nightclub act of the '40s and '50s, told through the eyes of their daughter, actress Jodi Long.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Choy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jodi Long
- Original Title
- Long Story Short
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Film News Now Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Choy
Jodi Long
Jens Sturup
Douglas Cheek
Christine Choy, Rose Han, Patricia Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Jens Sturup
Director of Photography
Douglas Cheek
Editor
Jodi Long
Writer
Christine Choy
Director
Christine Choy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Story Short
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Long Story Short about?
Tells the story of Larry and Trudie Long, a popular Asian American nightclub act of the '40s and '50s, told through the eyes of their daughter, actress Jodi Long.
Who directed Long Story Short?
Long Story Short was directed by Christine Choy.
Who stars in Long Story Short?
The principal cast of Long Story Short includes Larry Long, Trudie Kimiye Long, Jodi Long, David Henry Hwang, Tzi Ma.
When was Long Story Short released and how long is it?
Long Story Short was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Long Story Short?
Long Story Short holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).