The Jitters(1989)
It's a Feeling You'll Never Lose ... Once You Got 'Em You Just Can't Shake 'Em.
The Jitters Synopsis
In Chinatown, merciless gang goes on nightly rampages of theft and destruction. Merchant Frank Lee has no way of fighting back - until he's undead, murdered by the gangsters...but he returns to life transformed into a "Kyonshi" - Chinese version of a vampire - and ready to avenge his unjust death in a way that's sure going to give you the Jitters.
The Jitters (1989) is a action, horror and comedy film directed by John Fasano, released on August 3, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Sal Viviano, Marilyn Tokuda, Randy Atmadja and James Hong. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- John Fasano
- Producers:
- John Fasano
- Production:
- GAGA Communications
- Budget:
- $475,000
- Status:
- Released
The Jitters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sal Viviano
as Michael Derrick
Marilyn Tokuda
as Alice Lee
- Randy Atmadja
Randy Atmadja
as Frank Lee
James Hong
as Tony Yang Sr.
- Doug Silberstein
Doug Silberstein
as Leach
Frank Dietz
as Rat
Jonathan Goldstein
as Joey
Lisa Foster
as Jennifer
Andrea Roth
as Gang Gal
- John Quincy Lee
John Quincy Lee
as Tony Yang Jr.
- Jesse D'Angelo
Jesse D'Angelo
as Bobby
- Richard Thorne
Richard Thorne
as Al
Key crew
Directed by John Fasano, produced by John Fasano.
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The Jitters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Jitters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jitters online?
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Who stars in The Jitters?
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The main cast of The Jitters (1989) includes Sal Viviano, Marilyn Tokuda, Randy Atmadja, James Hong and Doug Silberstein. The film was directed by John Fasano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Jitters released?
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The Jitters was released on August 3, 1989 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Jitters worth watching?
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The Jitters (1989) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, horror and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.