Crime at the Chinese Restaurant (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1981, Crime at the Chinese Restaurant is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Bruno Corbucci, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The officer Nico Giraldi investigates a homicide which has taken place in a Chinese restaurant in Rome. His wife and his son are kidnappeded by the murderer in the course of the inquiry. In the end the case is worked out.
Who’s in it. Crime at the Chinese Restaurant stars Tomas Milian as Nico Giraldi / Ciu Ci Ciao, Bombolo as Bombolo, Enzo Cannavale as Vincenzo Quagliarulo and Olimpia Di Nardo as Angela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Crime at the Chinese Restaurant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crime at the Chinese Restaurant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime at the Chinese Restaurant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime at the Chinese Restaurant (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crime at the Chinese Restaurant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crime at the Chinese Restaurant worth watching?
- Crime at the Chinese Restaurant holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crime at the Chinese Restaurant?
- Crime at the Chinese Restaurant stars Tomas Milian, Bombolo, Enzo Cannavale, Olimpia Di Nardo and Giacomo Furia.
- When was Crime at the Chinese Restaurant released?
- Crime at the Chinese Restaurant was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
