Hollywood Chinese (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film
Released in 2007, Hollywood Chinese is a history and documentary film directed by Arthur Dong, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Hollywood Chinese is a captivating look at cinema history through the lens of the Chinese American experience. Directed by triple Sundance award-winning filmmaker, Arthur Dong, this documentary is a voyage through a century of cinematic delights, intrigues, and treasures. It weaves together a wondrous portrait of actors, directors, writers, and movie icons who have defined American feature films, from the silent era to the current new wave of Asian American cinema. At once entertaining and enlightening, Hollywood Chinese reveals long-untold stories behind the Asian faces that have graced the silver screen, and weaves a rich and complicated tapestry, one marked by unforgettable performances and groundbreaking films, but also by a tangled history of race and representation.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Chinese stars Turhan Bey as Self, Joan Chen as Self, Tsai Chin as Self and Stephen Gong as Self, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Chinese page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Chinese tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Chinese (2007)?
- In US, Hollywood Chinese is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Hollywood Chinese?
- Hollywood Chinese stars Turhan Bey, Joan Chen, Tsai Chin, Stephen Gong and James Hong.
- When was Hollywood Chinese released?
- Hollywood Chinese was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.