Movie

Chinese Box

★ 5.8(57)19971h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Wayne Wang
Release date: 1997-11-14
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: WW Productions

Chinese Box — trailer

About Chinese Box

Chinese Box is a 1997 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Wayne Wang, starring Jeremy Irons, Gong Li and Maggie Cheung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chinese Box in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.

Cast

Jeremy Irons

John

Gong Li

Vivian

Maggie Cheung

Jean

Michael Hui Koon-Man

Chang

Rubén Blades

Jim

Jared Harris

William

Josie Ho

Lilly

Chaplin Chang

Homeless Man

Russell Cawthorne

New Year's Party MC

Emma Lucia

Amanda Everheart

Ken Bennett

Rick

Emotion Cheung Kam-Ching

William Wong

Themes & keywords

hong kong

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chinese Box in United States?+

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

Is Chinese Box on Netflix?+

Chinese Box is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Chinese Box?+

Chinese Box has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Chinese Box?+

Chinese Box stars Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Michael Hui Koon-Man and Rubén Blades.

When did Chinese Box come out?+

Chinese Box is a 1997 movie directed by Wayne Wang.

What genre is Chinese Box?+

Chinese Box is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Chinese Box?+

Chinese Box was directed by Wayne Wang.