Forbidden City, U.S.A.
Originally released in 1989. Forbidden City, U.S.A. is a documentary/music film. directed by Arthur Dong. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Larry Ching, Frances Chun, and Charlie Low
Synopsis
A documentary about Forbidden City, a San Francisco Chinese-American nightclub open from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Larry Ching
as The 'Chinese Sinatra'
Frances Chun
as Singer
Charlie Low
as Owner, Forbidden City
Mary Mammon
as Dancer
Toy Yat Mar
as The 'Chinese Sophie Tucker'
Jackie Mei Ling
as Dancer
Dottie Sun
as Comedic Dancer
Dorothy Toy Fong
as The 'Chinese Ginger Rogers' (as Dorothy Toy)
Noel Toy
as The 'Chinese Sally Rand'
Tony Wing
as Dancer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- DeepFocus Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbidden City, U.S.A. about?
A documentary about Forbidden City, a San Francisco Chinese-American nightclub open from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Who directed Forbidden City, U.S.A.?
Forbidden City, U.S.A. was directed by Arthur Dong.
How long is Forbidden City, U.S.A.?
Forbidden City, U.S.A. has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Forbidden City, U.S.A. released?
Forbidden City, U.S.A. was released on November 17, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Forbidden City, U.S.A.?
The main cast of Forbidden City, U.S.A. includes Larry Ching, Frances Chun, Charlie Low, Mary Mammon, Toy Yat Mar.