Made in Chinatown
When a Chinese guy joins the Mob... FUHGEDDABOUDIT!!
2021 | 89m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Robert Samuels, James Lew |
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| Writer: | Mark V. Wiley |
| Staring: |
| 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: | May 10, 2021 |
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| Director: | Robert Samuels, James Lew |
| Writer: | Mark V. Wiley |
| Genres: | Comedy, Action |
| Keywords | |
| Production Companies | Tambuli Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2025 Entered: Apr 14, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jay Kwon | "Vinny" Chow |
| Shuya Chang | May Wong |
| Raymond J. Barry | Sean O'Greedy |
| Tony Darrow | Al Capela |
| Vincent Pastore | Amadore Condimento |
| Lo Meng | Hung Phat |
| James Lew | Lew |
| Tony Ray Rossi | Fountain Soda Eddie |
| William DeMeo | Produce Joe |
| Paul Borghese | Frankie |
| Maureen Van Zandt | Mrs. DiPocco |
| Zack Beyer | Vito |
| John Sialiano | Luigi |
| Theresa Moriarty | Tina |
| Stefano De Fre | Rocco |
| Tak Wah Eng | Master Eng |
| Shing Ka | Ming |
| Fenton Li | Mr. Show |
| Patricia Lee Chu | Mrs. Chow |
| Timothy Chivalette | Joey Rissotto |
| Emmanuel Brown | Lawrence |
| Geoff Lee | Liu The Ancient |
| Artie Pasquale | Felone |
| Joseph D'Onofrio | Donny The Baker |
| Celia Au | Suzie Wong |
| Jeff Pirrami | Salame The Deli Man |
| Danny Collingo | Danny Boy |
| Gine Liu | Noodle Maker |
| Chris Caldovino | |
| Francesca Ruscio | Reporter |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Mark V. Wiley | Writer |
| Caroline Sinclair | Casting Director |
| Paula Reinhardt | Original Music Composer |
| Gine Lui | Line Producer |
| Robert Samuels | Director |
| James Lew | Director, Action Director |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark V. Wiley | Executive Producer |
| Suza Singh | Co-Producer |
| Ken Salzman | Co-Executive Producer |
| Vito Proietti | Co-Executive Producer |
| Adam Moran | Co-Executive Producer |
| Scott Maccheyne | Co-Executive Producer |
| Robert Jefferson | Associate Producer |
| Gianni Guerra | Co-Executive Producer |
| Jim Grapek | Associate Producer |
| Mike Frautten | Co-Executive Producer |
| Vic Di Criscio | Co-Executive Producer |
| Shing Ka | Producer |
| Stefano Da Fre | Producer |
| James Lew | Co-Producer |
| Marty Krzywonos | Associate Producer |
| Mark Steven Grove | Co-Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 3 |
| 2024 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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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.
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 th ... em. 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.