The Great Wall Is a Great Wall (1986)

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97 min - Comedy | Drama - 30 May 1986 (USA)

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When computer programmer, Leo Fang, is passed up for promotion, he feels it is because he is Chinese... See full summary »

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Cast

Credited cast:
	Peter Wang	...	Leo Fang
	Sharon Iwai	...	Grace Fang
	Kelvin Han Yee	...	Paul Fang
	Qinqin Li	...	Lili Chao
	Xiaoguang Hu	...	Mr. Chao
	Guanglan Shen	...	Mrs. Chao
	Xiao Wang	...	Liu Yida
	Kelvin Wong	...	Liu Yida (as Wang Xiao)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
	Jan Haley	...	Secretary
	Jeanette Pavini	...	Linda
	Han Tan	...	Old Liu
	Jian Xiu	...	Yu
	Ran Zhijuan	...	Jan

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Storyline

When computer programmer, Leo Fang, is passed up for promotion, he feels it is because he is Chinese, and quits. He takes his Chinese-American family to Mainland China to visit his relatives, the Chao's for a vacation. The clash of cultures, between the men, wives, and teenagers, leads to some confusion, and misunderstanding. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>

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Plot Keywords:

Chinese American | China | Culture Clash | Family Relationships | Independent Film

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA | China

Language:

English | Mandarin

Release Date:

30 May 1986 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Beijing Story See more »

Filming Locations:

Beijing, China

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nanhai, W&S See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Quotes

Paul Fang: All Chinese parents are racist.
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Featured in The Slanted Screen (2006) See more »

The Great Wall Is a Great Wall (1986)
A Great Wall (original title)

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