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Dragon Chow

September 2, 1987 1h 19m

Originally released in 1987. Dragon Chow is a drama film. directed by Jan Schütte. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Bhasker Patel, Ric Young, and Badi Uzzaman

Synopsis

Shezad is a Pakistani refugee seeking his fortune in Hamburg. At night, he sells roses in pubs. During the day, he is looking for a job. He starts working as a dishwasher and soup cook in a Chinese restaurant. Xiao, the waiter, and Shezad dream of opening their own restaurant. Herder, the janitor of the asylum seekers' home and part-time escape helper, has to go abroad. Shezad takes over his job and finds the money for the restaurant in East Berlin by not entirely legal means. So Shezad and Xiao's dream comes true. However, the day of the opening ends differently than the two of them had imagined.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 2, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 19m 79 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Novoskop Film
  • Probst Film
  • ZDF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dragon Chow about?

Shezad is a Pakistani refugee seeking his fortune in Hamburg. At night, he sells roses in pubs. During the day, he is looking for a job. He starts working as a dishwasher and soup cook in a Chinese...

Who directed Dragon Chow?

Dragon Chow was directed by Jan Schütte.

How long is Dragon Chow?

Dragon Chow has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).

When was Dragon Chow released?

Dragon Chow was released on September 2, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dragon Chow?

The main cast of Dragon Chow includes Bhasker Patel, Ric Young, Badi Uzzaman, Ulrich Wildgruber, Wolf-Dietrich Sprenger.