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ActionComedy

Made in Chinatown

- When a Chinese guy joins the Mob... FUHGEDDABOUDIT!!

A young Chinese nobody sets out to become a Don in the Italian Mafia. It turns out that earning respect, finding love, and discovering his identity doesn't come so easy. He'll have to fight his way to the top.

Release Date : 2021-05-10

Language :MandarinEnglishItalian

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Tambuli Films

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Jay Kwon

Character Name : "Vinny" Chow

Original Name : Jay Kwon

Gender : Male

Shuya Chang

Character Name : May Wong

Original Name : Shuya Chang

Gender : Female

Raymond J. Barry

Character Name : Sean O'Greedy

Original Name : Raymond J. Barry

Gender : Male

Tony Darrow

Character Name : Al Capela

Original Name : Tony Darrow

Gender : Male

Vincent Pastore

Character Name : Amadore Condimento

Original Name : Vincent Pastore

Gender : Male

Lo Meng

Character Name : Hung Phat

Original Name : 羅莽

Gender : Male

James Lew

Character Name : Lew

Original Name : James Lew

Gender : Male

Tony Ray Rossi

Character Name : Fountain Soda Eddie

Original Name : Tony Ray Rossi

Gender : Male

William DeMeo

Character Name : Produce Joe

Original Name : William DeMeo

Gender : Male

Paul Borghese

Character Name : Frankie

Original Name : Paul Borghese

Gender : Male

Maureen Van Zandt

Character Name : Mrs. DiPocco

Original Name : Maureen Van Zandt

Gender : Female

Zack Beyer

Character Name : Vito

Original Name : Zack Beyer

Gender : Male

John Sialiano

Character Name : Luigi

Original Name : John Sialiano

Gender : Male

Theresa Moriarty

Character Name : Tina

Original Name : Theresa Moriarty

Gender : Female

Stefano De Fre

Character Name : Rocco

Original Name : Stefano De Fre

Gender : Male

Tak Wah Eng

Character Name : Master Eng

Original Name : Tak Wah Eng

Gender : Male

Shing Ka

Character Name : Ming

Original Name : Shing Ka

Gender : Male

Fenton Li

Character Name : Mr. Show

Original Name : Fenton Li

Gender : Male

Patricia Lee Chu

Character Name : Mrs. Chow

Original Name : Patricia Lee Chu

Gender : Male

Timothy Chivalette

Character Name : Joey Rissotto

Original Name : Timothy Chivalette

Gender : Male

Emmanuel Brown

Character Name : Lawrence

Original Name : Emmanuel Brown

Gender : Male

Geoff Lee

Character Name : Liu The Ancient

Original Name : Geoff Lee

Gender : Male

Artie Pasquale

Character Name : Felone

Original Name : Artie Pasquale

Gender : Male

Joseph D'Onofrio

Character Name : Donny The Baker

Original Name : Joseph D'Onofrio

Gender : Male

Celia Au

Character Name : Suzie Wong

Original Name : Celia Au

Gender : Female

Jeff Pirrami

Character Name : Salame The Deli Man

Original Name : Jeff Pirrami

Gender : Male

Danny Collingo

Character Name : Danny Boy

Original Name : Danny Collingo

Gender : Male

Gine Liu

Character Name : Noodle Maker

Original Name : Gine Liu

Gender : Male

Chris Caldovino

Character Name :

Original Name : Chris Caldovino

Gender : Male

Francesca Ruscio

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Francesca Ruscio

Gender : Female

Reviews

F

filmguyinsights

@filmguyinsights

2021-06-23

This movie is actual special. While it is billed as a kung-fu wiseguy mashup, it is really a story of coming to terms with who we are, and also a love story. The lead character 'Vinny' Chow, is a Chinese guy in NY who wants to date an Italian girl. Why not, right? But she only dates wiseguys, so he figures to get her attention he will become one, too. Thing is, he can't, and this causes all the fun trouble in the film. Also, in the middle of all the macho men is a a gay black guy, Lawrence, who is the only one in the film who is secure in who he is. He speaks with a high-pitch voice, flirts, does theater and is the most bad ass fighter of them all. He is successful because he is comfortable being himself. Vinny is not, and so his life is a mess. Then the two funny homeless sages turn out to be all in Vinny's head. They are his conscience, the angel and devil on his shoulders, helping him figure himself out. And with so many Easter eggs references to classic mob and kungfu movies, I'll tell you, one second and third viewing this film really shines. It is a delight that is much deeper than first-glance chuckles.

B

BigManFan

@BigManFan

2021-08-17

It wasn't until the 2nd watching that I started seeing all the Easter eggs in this film. Twisted lines from The Godfather, Donnie Brasco, Goodfellas, Bruce Lee, Zen and more. Images and props from other films. The writer did a great job smashing stereotypes by directing fun at them, not playin on them. He actors played their parts straight, with silly dialogue. I think this is the first time these two genres have been mixed, and at the core is a story of self-identity and love. Really good. Not a 10, but sure to be a Cult Classic and a study for film students for decades to come.