Movie

Chinese Boxes

“He has no friends left alive... no passport... and no hope for survival!”

★ 6.0(3)19841h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Chris Petit
Release date: 1984-11-29
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Palace Productions

About Chinese Boxes

Chinese Boxes is a 1984 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Chris Petit, starring Will Patton, Gottfried John and Adelheid Arndt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chinese Boxes in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An American in West Berlin finds himself caught up in murder and intrigue after his associate is killed and a diplomat's daughter is found dead in his room.

Cast

Will Patton

Marsh

Gottfried John

Zwemmer

Adelheid Arndt

Sarah

Robbie Coltrane

Harwood

Beate Jensen

Donna

Susanne Meierhofer

Eva

Jonathan Kinsler

Alan

L.M. Kit Carson

Crewcut

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chinese Boxes in United Arab Emirates?+

Chinese Boxes is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Chinese Boxes on Netflix?+

Chinese Boxes is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is Chinese Boxes?+

Chinese Boxes has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Chinese Boxes?+

Chinese Boxes stars Will Patton, Gottfried John, Adelheid Arndt, Robbie Coltrane and Beate Jensen.

When did Chinese Boxes come out?+

Chinese Boxes is a 1984 movie directed by Chris Petit.

What genre is Chinese Boxes?+

Chinese Boxes is Thriller, Crime and Mystery film.

Who directed Chinese Boxes?+

Chinese Boxes was directed by Chris Petit.