Detective Chinatown
Seen it?2015 | 135 min | Comedy, Mystery, Action, Adventure
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 8 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved A Shot in the Dark or Sherlock Jr., start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After being rejected from the police college, a mannerly man travels to Bangkok where he and an energetic distant relative must solve a murder case.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$126 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chen Sicheng
- Wang BaoqiangTang Ren
- Liu HaoranQin Feng
- Tong LiyaAh Xiang
- Chen HeHuang Landeng
- Xiao ShenyangBei Ge
- Xiao YangKon Tai
- Pan YuemingLee
- Marc MaTony
- Zhang ZifengSnow
- Sang PingKing Kong