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David Caruso, James Russo, Joey Chin, Richard Panebianco, Russell Wong ...( see more  see more... ) , Sari Chang

A modern day Romeo & Juliet story is told in New York when an Italian boy and a Chinese girl become lovers, causing a tragic conflict between ethnic gangs.

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Directed by: Abel Ferrara

Release Date: September 25, 1987

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  • stopitgoaway
    April 9, 2009
    stopitgoaway
    Chinese gangs vs. Italian gangs in NYC in 1987. Tony (Richard Panebianco) and Tye (Sari Chang) meet and fall in love. Meanwhile Tye's brother hates all Italians and Tony's friends hate Chinese.

    If you've seen "West Side Story" you know how this ends--but a bit more tragically in...( read more) this movie. Plotwise it's very obvious but it's beautifully done. Filmed with energy, beautifully atmospheric (the sets and lighting are incredible), and full of bursts of ultraviolence. Most of the roles are well acted, especially by James Russo, David Caruso (chewing the scenery) and Russell Wong. As the young lovers Panebianco and Chang are, unfortunately, not that good. In a way it's understandable--he was only 16 when this was made and it's the first role for both. They're both very attractive (Panebianco is pretty buff with a baby face; Chang is delicate and beautiful) but have little to do other than kiss and act like they love each other. That isn't believable either since they have zero sexual chemistry. Still, they are sympathetic characters. Also, in a nice touch, Panebianco shows more skin than Chang in their sex scene.

    This is really obscure and it doesn't deserve it. It had nearly no release in 1987 (there were no stars to sell it) and was never a big hit on cable or video. Also Chang never made another movie and Panebianco disappeared after making a few more films (Whatever happened to him? He showed a lot of promise.). That's too bad--this deserves a bigger audience. Worth watching on cable or renting.
  • cacutshaw
    November 19, 2007
    cacutshaw
    Ferrara's Romeo & Juliet in Chinatown. Not his best, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't good. Ferrara's gritty vision and ensemble cast make this worth owning...so where's the DVD?
  • juliejahuang
    July 9, 2009
    juliejahuang
    ini film g nonton jaman sma dl,sangat berkesan.sampai skr masih suka.

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