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Chinese Coffee

2000·Movie·R·99 min·6.7(68)

There's a fine line between friendship and betrayal.

When Harry Levine, an aging, unsuccessful Greenwich Village writer, is fired from his job as restaurant doorman, he calls on friend and mentor Jake, ostensibly to collect a long-standing debt.

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About Chinese Coffee

Chinese Coffee is a 2000 English-language drama film directed by Al Pacino. The cast is led by Al Pacino, Jerry Orbach, Susan Floyd. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings.

Chinese Coffee was produced by Chal Productions and The Shooting Gallery and made in United States of America. It was released on September 2, 2000, and carries a R certification.

Director
Al Pacino
Writers
Ira Lewis
Release date
September 2, 2000
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Chal Productions, The Shooting Gallery
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Chinese Coffee cast & crew

Chinese Coffee was directed by Al Pacino and written by Ira Lewis.

The cast features Al Pacino as Harry Levine, Jerry Orbach as Jake Manheim, Susan Floyd as Joanna, Ellen McElduff as Mavis, Michel Moinot as Maurice, and Judette Jones as Supermarket cashier.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Frank Prinzi, and it was produced by Michael Hadge and Larry Meistrich.

Is Chinese Coffee worth watching?

Chinese Coffee holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 68 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Chinese Coffee is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Chinese Coffee

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Harry Levine

Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach

Jake Manheim

Susan Floyd

Susan Floyd

Joanna

Ellen McElduff

Ellen McElduff

Mavis

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Michel Moinot

Maurice

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Judette Jones

Supermarket cashier

Paul J.Q. Lee

Paul J.Q. Lee

Counterman

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Joel Eidelsberg

Harry's Brother

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Maria Gentile

Sarah / Bellydancer

Christopher Evan Welch

Christopher Evan Welch

Hamlet Actor

Neal Jones

Neal Jones

Etecoles / Actor in Play

Laura Esterman

Laura Esterman

Actor in Play/Messenger

Chinese Coffee — FAQs

Where can I watch Chinese Coffee in United States?

Chinese Coffee is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is Chinese Coffee in?

Chinese Coffee is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Chinese Coffee?

Chinese Coffee runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).

What is Chinese Coffee rated?

Chinese Coffee is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 68 ratings.

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