

Chinese Coffee
“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
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.
How and where to watch Chinese Coffee
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Cast of Chinese Coffee

Al Pacino
Harry Levine

Jerry Orbach
Jake Manheim

Susan Floyd
Joanna

Ellen McElduff
Mavis
Michel Moinot
Maurice
Judette Jones
Supermarket cashier

Paul J.Q. Lee
Counterman
Joel Eidelsberg
Harry's Brother
Maria Gentile
Sarah / Bellydancer

Christopher Evan Welch
Hamlet Actor

Neal Jones
Etecoles / Actor in Play

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.











