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16 August 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
It isn't the Bronx or Brooklyn. It isn't even New York. It's Chinatown...and it's about to explode.Plot:
Using unprecedented degrees of violence, young Joey Tai becomes the head of Chinese mafia in New York and undisputed leader of the Chinese community... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 7 nominations moreUser Comments:
When Mickey Rourke dominated Hollywood more (51 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Mickey Rourke | ... | Capt. Stanley White | |
| John Lone | ... | Joey Tai | |
| Ariane | ... | Tracy Tzu | |
| Leonard Termo | ... | Angelo Rizzo | |
| Raymond J. Barry | ... | Louis Bukowski (as Ray Barry) | |
| Caroline Kava | ... | Connie White | |
| Eddie Jones | ... | William McKenna | |
| Joey Chin | ... | Ronnie Chang | |
| Victor Wong | ... | Harry Yung | |
| K. Dock Yip | ... | Milton Bin | |
| Hon Lam Bau | ... | Fred Hung (as Pao Han Lin) | |
| Way Dong Woo | ... | Elder | |
| Jimmy Sun | ... | Elder | |
| Daniel Davin | ... | Francis Kearney | |
| Mark Hammer | ... | Commissioner Brendon S. Sullivan |
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134 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:R (Nova Scotia) | Singapore:M18 | Iceland:16 | Brazil:16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Norway:18 | Peru:14 | South Korea:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
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The exterior shots of New York City were actually sets built in North Carolina. Said sets proved realistic enough to fool even Stanley Kubrick, who attended the movie's premiere. Co-writer/director 'Michael Cimino' actually had to convince the Bronx-born Kubrick this film's exteriors were shot at a sound-stage and not on location. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Scene in Stanley's kitchen, where the sink pipe bursts and water spouts on Stanley - water also gets on the camera lens. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Tracy Tzu: Captain McKenna, any leads in the murder of Jackie Wong?
William McKenna: Nothing at this time.
Tracy Tzu: Do you think this killing means there's some kind of war going on in the Chinatown Tongs?
William McKenna: No, I don't. This is basically a situation where the youth gangs are lashing out at the establishment. The community is cooperating. The situation's under control.
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In the mid eighties Mickey Rourke was considered a cult figure in Hollywood (he still is, only at that time we was a promising one). This movie truly reflects all of his talent in the role of a police officer and Vietnam veteran, who tries to clean up China Town. It's easy to realize that Oliver Stone wrote the script, and it's probably Stone's personal opinions that come out of Rourke's mouth.
It's still good after all these years and although it's no masterpiece, it's quite entertaining.