Who Killed Vincent Chin?(1987)
Who Killed Vincent Chin? Synopsis
This film recounts the murder of Vincent Chin, an automotive engineer mistaken as Japanese who was slain by an assembly line worker who blamed him for the competition by the Japanese auto makers that were threatening his job. It then recounts how that murderer escaped justice in the court system. Restored by the Academy Film Archive and The Film Foundation, in association with the Museum of Chinese in America. Restoration funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, with additional support provided by Todd Phillips.
Who Killed Vincent Chin? (1987) is a documentary film directed by Christine Choy, released on March 11, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Lily Chin, Ronald Ebens, Michael Nitz and Charles Kaufman. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Christine Choy
- Producers:
- Renee Tajima-Peña
- Production:
- Film News Now Foundation, The Film Foundation Inc., Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, WTVS, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Detroit Public TV
- Status:
- Released
Who Killed Vincent Chin? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Christine Choy, produced by Renee Tajima-Peña.
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Who Killed Vincent Chin? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Who Killed Vincent Chin? – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Who Killed Vincent Chin??
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The main cast of Who Killed Vincent Chin? (1987) includes Lily Chin, Ronald Ebens, Michael Nitz, Charles Kaufman and Helen Zia. The film was directed by Christine Choy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Who Killed Vincent Chin? released?
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Who Killed Vincent Chin? was released on March 11, 1987 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Who Killed Vincent Chin? worth watching?
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Who Killed Vincent Chin? (1987) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.