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Release Year1961
Runtime2h 13m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Romance, Comedy
Votes36
DirectorHenry Koster
WritersJoseph Fields
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFlower Drum Song
About Flower Drum Song
A young woman arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown, from Hong Kong, with the intention of marrying a rakish nightclub owner, unaware he is involved with one of his singers.
Directed by Henry Koster, Flower Drum Song leans on a strong ensemble — Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Miyoshi Umeki — 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 music titles of 1961.
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