Chinese Box(1997)
Chinese Box 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.
Chinese Box (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by Wayne Wang, released on November 14, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung and Michael Hui. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Wayne Wang
- Writers:
- Jean-Claude Carrière
- Producers:
- Lydia Dean Pilcher, Jean-Louis Piel, Wayne Wang
- Cinematographer:
- Vilko Filač
- Composer:
- Graeme Revell
- Production:
- WW Productions, Le Studio Canal+, NDF International, Pony Canyon
- Status:
- Released
Chinese Box (1997) Trailer
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Chinese Box Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeremy Irons
as John
Gong Li
as Vivian
Maggie Cheung
as Jean
Michael Hui
as Chang
Rubén Blades
as Jim
Jared Harris
as William
Josie Ho
as Lilly
Chaplin Chang
as Homeless Man
- Russell Cawthorne
Russell Cawthorne
as New Year's Party MC
- Emma Lucia
Emma Lucia
as Amanda Everheart
- Ken Bennett
Ken Bennett
as Rick
Emotion Cheung Kam-Ching
as William Wong
Key crew
Directed by Wayne Wang, written by Jean-Claude Carrière, produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher, Jean-Louis Piel and Wayne Wang.
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Chinese Box Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 57 ratings.
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Chinese Box – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chinese Box online?
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Who stars in Chinese Box?
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The main cast of Chinese Box (1997) includes Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Michael Hui and Rubén Blades. 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 Chinese Box released?
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Chinese Box was released on November 14, 1997 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Chinese Box worth watching?
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Chinese Box (1997) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chinese Box?
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Yes. The official Chinese Box trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.