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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Crime, Mystery
Votes3
DirectorChris Petit
WritersL.M. Kit Carson, Chris Petit
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsChinese Boxes
About Chinese Boxes
An American in West Berlin finds himself caught up in murder and intrigue after his associate is killed and a diplomat's daughter is found dead in his room.
Directed by Chris Petit, Chinese Boxes leans on a strong ensemble — Will Patton, Gottfried John, Adelheid Arndt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1984.
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