Eat a Bowl of Tea
“A taste of life in America.”
Synopsis
An American-Chinese man brings over his wife from China to America, but the challenges of making a living and adjusting to a new life, plus the attentions of a gambler threaten their marriage.
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Eat a Bowl of Tea Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Judith Rascoe
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Eat a Bowl of Tea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Wang
Judith Rascoe, Louis Chu
Mark Adler
Amir Mokri
Richard Candib
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Candib
Editor
Amir Mokri
Director of Photography
Marit Allen
Costume Design
Judith Rascoe
Screenplay
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
Wayne Wang
Director
Mark Adler
Original Music Composer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eat a Bowl of Tea
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What is Eat a Bowl of Tea about?
An American-Chinese man brings over his wife from China to America, but the challenges of making a living and adjusting to a new life, plus the attentions of a gambler threaten their marriage.
Who directed Eat a Bowl of Tea?
Eat a Bowl of Tea was directed by Wayne Wang.
Who stars in Eat a Bowl of Tea?
The principal cast of Eat a Bowl of Tea includes Cora Miao, Russell Wong, Victor Wong, Lau Siu-Ming, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai.
When was Eat a Bowl of Tea released and how long is it?
Eat a Bowl of Tea was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Eat a Bowl of Tea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eat a Bowl of Tea was composed by Mark Adler.
Is Eat a Bowl of Tea based on a book or true story?
Eat a Bowl of Tea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Chu".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eat a Bowl of Tea?
Eat a Bowl of Tea holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).