Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders

Nan
1h 40m
1989
5.5 /10 (2)

Overview

Honest cop in corrupt 1940s Los Angeles fights against gangsters who are kidnapping and selling women into prostitution.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Crime
Languages : English
Released Date: 1989-01-01

Top Billed Cast

George Peppard

Frank Doakey

Richard Bradford

Terry O'Brien

Charles Haid

Buddy Bunnucci

Ursula Andress

Betty Starr

Jason Beghe

Sammy Turner

Julia Nickson

Kaylie

James Pax

Tommy Chiang

Norman Alden

Chief of Police

Michele B. Chan

Mei Ling

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