King of Chinatown(1939)
Ruthless ruler of a city of Shadows!
King of Chinatown Synopsis
A Chinese-American surgeon faces a moral dilemma after operating on the mob boss in charge of vice and protection rackets in her city's Chinatown.
King of Chinatown (1939) is a action, crime and drama film directed by Nick Grindé, released on March 17, 1939 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Anna May Wong, Akim Tamiroff, J. Carrol Naish and Sidney Toler. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Grindé
- Writers:
- Lillie Hayward, Herbert J. Biberman, Irving Reis
- Producers:
- Harold Hurley
- Cinematographer:
- Leo Tover
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
King of Chinatown (1939) Trailer
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King of Chinatown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna May Wong
as Dr. Mary Ling
Akim Tamiroff
as Frank Baturin
J. Carrol Naish
as The Professor
Sidney Toler
as Dr. Chang Ling
Philip Ahn
as Robert 'Bob' Li
Anthony Quinn
as Mike Gordon
Bernadene Hayes
as Dolly Warren
Roscoe Karns
as Rip Harrigan
- Ray Mayer
Ray Mayer
as Potatoes
Richard Denning
as Jeff, Protective Association Henchman
Archie Twitchell
as Interne
Eddie Marr
as Bert, Fight Trainer
Key crew
Directed by Nick Grindé, written by Lillie Hayward, Herbert J. Biberman and Irving Reis, produced by Harold Hurley.
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King of Chinatown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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King of Chinatown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King of Chinatown online?
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King of Chinatown (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in King of Chinatown?
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The main cast of King of Chinatown (1939) includes Anna May Wong, Akim Tamiroff, J. Carrol Naish, Sidney Toler and Philip Ahn. The film was directed by Nick Grindé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King of Chinatown released?
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King of Chinatown was released on March 17, 1939 and runs for 58m.
Is King of Chinatown worth watching?
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King of Chinatown (1939) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King of Chinatown?
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Yes. The official King of Chinatown trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.