Chan Is Missing(1982)
Chan Is Missing Synopsis
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.
Chan Is Missing (1982) is a drama, mystery and crime film directed by Wayne Wang, released on April 24, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Wood Moy, Marc Hayashi, Laureen Chew and Peter Wang. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Wayne Wang
- Writers:
- Isaac Cronin, Wayne Wang
- Producers:
- Wayne Wang
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Chin
- Production:
- Wayne Wang Productions
- Status:
- Released
Chan Is Missing (1982) Trailer
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Chan Is Missing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wood Moy
as Jo
Marc Hayashi
as Steve
Laureen Chew
as Amy
Peter Wang
as Henry
- Presco Tabios
Presco Tabios
as Presco
- Frankie Alarcon
Frankie Alarcon
as Frankie
- Judi Nihei
Judi Nihei
as Lawyer
- Ellen Yeung
Ellen Yeung
as Mrs. Chan
- George Woo
George Woo
as George
- Emily Woo Yamasaki
Emily Woo Yamasaki
as Jenny
- Virginia R. Cerenio
Virginia R. Cerenio
as Jenny's Friend
- Roy Chan
Roy Chan
as Mr. Lee
Key crew
Directed by Wayne Wang, written by Isaac Cronin and Wayne Wang, produced by Wayne Wang.
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Chan Is Missing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 38 ratings.
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Chan Is Missing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chan Is Missing online?
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Chan Is Missing (1982) is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chan Is Missing?
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The main cast of Chan Is Missing (1982) includes Wood Moy, Marc Hayashi, Laureen Chew, Peter Wang and Presco Tabios. The film was directed by Wayne Wang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chan Is Missing released?
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Chan Is Missing was released on April 24, 1982 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Chan Is Missing worth watching?
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Chan Is Missing (1982) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chan Is Missing?
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Yes. The official Chan Is Missing trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.