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Chan Is Missing (1982)

Movie ★ 6.8 76 min

Drama Mystery Crime

Two cabbies search San Francisco's Chinatown for a mysterious character who has disappeared with their $4000. Their quest leads them on a humorous, if mundane, journey which illuminates the many problems experienced by Chinese-Americans trying to assimilate into contemporary American society.

Wayne Wang Director Isaac Cronin Writer Wayne Wang Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 24, 1982
Runtime
76 min
IMDb
tt0083728
Studio
Wayne Wang Productions

Themes

Cast

Wood Moy Wood Moy Jo Marc Hayashi Steve Laureen Chew Laureen Chew Amy Peter Wang Peter Wang Henry Presco Tabios Presco Frankie Alarcon Frankie Judi Nihei Lawyer Ellen Yeung Mrs. Chan George Woo George Emily Woo Yamasaki Jenny Virginia R. Cerenio Jenny's Friend Roy Chan Mr. Lee Leong Pui Chee Mr. Fong

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chan Is Missing about?
Two cabbies search San Francisco's Chinatown for a mysterious character who has disappeared with their $4000. Their quest leads them on a humorous, if mundane, journey which illuminates the many problems experienced by Chinese-Americans trying to assimilate into contemporary American society.
Who directed Chan Is Missing?
Chan Is Missing was directed by Wayne Wang.
Who stars in Chan Is Missing?
Chan Is Missing stars Wood Moy, Marc Hayashi, Laureen Chew, Peter Wang.
When was Chan Is Missing released?
Chan Is Missing is a 1982 drama, mystery, crime film.
Where can I watch Chan Is Missing?
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