Chan Is Missing (1982)
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This thriller about a $4000 robbery was successfully lensed by writer/director Wayne Wang on a budget of $22,000. Cabdrivers Wood Moy and Marc Hayashi are robbed by the elusive Chan Hung (whom we never see in the film). As Moy and Hayashi track down the thief, Wang offers indelible images of the seamier portions of San Francisco's Chinatown. Whether the two cabbies ever retrieve their lost loot is immaterial; the film is a mood and character piece, seasoned with unexpected moments of laughter. Chan is Missing became a sleeper on the arthouse circuit, a fact that would open many professional doors for the multi-talented Wayne Wang. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Marc Hayashi, Wood Moy, (more)
- Director(s):
- Wayne Wang
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Chan Is Missing
This thriller about a $4000 robbery was successfully lensed by writer/director Wayne Wang on a budget of $22,000. Cabdrivers Wood Moy and Marc Hayashi are robbed by the elusive Chan Hung (whom we never see in the film). As Moy and Hayashi track down the thief, Wang offers indelible images of the seamier portions of San Francisco's Chinatown. Whether the two cabbies ever retrieve their lost loot is immaterial; the film is a mood and character piece, seasoned with unexpected moments of laughter. Chan is Missing became a sleeper on the arthouse circuit, a fact that would open many professional doors for the multi-talented Wayne Wang. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 80 mins
Complete Cast of Chan Is Missing
- Marc Hayashi - Steve
- Laureen Chew - Amy
- Peter Wang - Henry the Cook
- Frankie Alarcon - Frankie
- Roy Chan - Mr. Lee
- Ellen Yeung - Mrs. Chan Hung
- Leung Pui Chee - Mr. Fong
- Wood Moy - Jo
- Judi Nihei - Lawyer
- Presco Tabios - Presco
- Virginia Cerenio - Jenny's Friend
- Emily Yamasaki - Jenny
- George Woo - George
- Judy Mihei
- Director(s):
- Wayne Wang
- Writer(s):
- Isaac Cronin, Wayne Wang, Terrel Seltzer
- Producer(s):
- Wayne Wang
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Questionable for Children, Violence, Profanity, Adult Situations)
- 1994 - Library of Congress - U.S. National Film Registry
- 1982 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Experimental/Independent Film
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