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The Jitters (1989)

R · 1989-08-03 · 1h 20m · EN
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It's a Feeling You'll Never Lose ... Once You Got 'Em You Just Can't Shake 'Em.

In Chinatown, merciless gang goes on nightly rampages of theft and destruction. Merchant Frank Lee has no way of fighting back - until he's undead, murdered by the gangsters...but he returns to life transformed into a "Kyonshi" - Chinese version of a vampire - and ready to avenge his unjust death in a way that's sure going to give you the Jitters.

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John FasanoDirector
Budget
$475K

Top billed cast

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Sal VivianoSal VivianoMichael DerrickMarilyn TokudaMarilyn TokudaAlice LeeRandy AtmadjaRandy AtmadjaFrank LeeJames HongJames HongTony Yang Sr.Doug SilbersteinDoug SilbersteinLeachFrank DietzFrank DietzRatJonathan GoldsteinJonathan GoldsteinJoeyAndrea RothAndrea RothGang GalJohn Quincy LeeJohn Quincy LeeTony Yang Jr.Lisa FosterLisa FosterJenniferJesse D'AngeloJesse D'AngeloBobbyRichard ThorneRichard ThorneAl

Keywords

VampireChinatown

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Comedy · HorrorTheme affinityVampire · ChinatownDialogue densityComedyPacingAction · ShortDirector preference129208Actor preference18054 · 373254 · 73972

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Frequently asked questions about The Jitters

What is The Jitters about?

In Chinatown, merciless gang goes on nightly rampages of theft and destruction. Merchant Frank Lee has no way of fighting back - until he's undead, murdered by the gangsters...but he returns to life transformed into a "Kyonshi" - Chinese version of a vampire - and ready to avenge his unjust death in a way that's sure going to give you the Jitters.

How long is The Jitters?

The Jitters has a runtime of 80 minutes.