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Forbidden City, U.S.A.

198956mArthur Dong
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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A documentary about Forbidden City, a San Francisco Chinese-American nightclub open from the 1930s to the 1960s.

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What is Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989) about?

A documentary about Forbidden City, a San Francisco Chinese-American nightclub open from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Who stars in Forbidden City, U.S.A.?

Forbidden City, U.S.A. stars Larry Ching (The 'Chinese Sinatra'), Frances Chun (Singer), Charlie Low (Owner, Forbidden City), Mary Mammon (Dancer), Toy Yat Mar (The 'Chinese Sophie Tucker'). The film was directed by Arthur Dong.

How long is Forbidden City, U.S.A.?

Forbidden City, U.S.A. has a runtime of 56 min and premiered in 1989.

Is Forbidden City, U.S.A. worth watching?

Forbidden City, U.S.A. holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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