There's a fine line between friendship and betrayal.
When Harry Levine, an aging, unsuccessful Greenwich Village writer, is fired from his job as restaurant doorman, he calls on friend and mentor Jake, ostensibly to collect a long-standing debt.
Chinese Coffee (2000) is a drama film directed by Al Pacino, released on September 2, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Al Pacino, Jerry Orbach, Susan Floyd and Ellen McElduff. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
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Al Pacino
as Harry Levine
Jerry Orbach
as Jake Manheim
Susan Floyd
as Joanna
Ellen McElduff
as Mavis
Michel Moinot
as Maurice
Judette Jones
as Supermarket cashier
Paul J.Q. Lee
as Counterman
Joel Eidelsberg
as Harry's Brother
Maria Gentile
as Sarah / Bellydancer
Christopher Evan Welch
as Hamlet Actor
Neal Jones
as Etecoles / Actor in Play
Laura Esterman
as Actor in Play/Messenger
Directed by Al Pacino, written by Ira Lewis, produced by Larry Meistrich, Michael Hadge and Robert Salerno.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 72 ratings.
In Carlito's Way, Al Pacino warns us that “a favor’s gonna kill you faster than a bullet.” In Chinese Coffee (2000) we see what he meant by that. Harry Levine (Pacino) and Jake Manheim (Jerry Orbach), whose friendship seems to illustrate that misery loves company, have exchanged favors; Harry loaned Jake $500 to buy photographic equipment, and Jake said he would read Harry's manuscript. Jake, however, has no money…
Reviewed on September 10, 2022
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The main cast of Chinese Coffee (2000) includes Al Pacino, Jerry Orbach, Susan Floyd, Ellen McElduff and Michel Moinot. The film was directed by Al Pacino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Chinese Coffee was released on September 2, 2000 and runs for 1h 39m.
Chinese Coffee (2000) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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