
Crime at the Chinese Restaurant
Directed by Bruno Corbucci
Produced by Intercapital
A lighthearted Italian crime-comedy where a detective's investigation of a restaurant murder escalates when his family is kidnapped, balancing comedic tone with genuine stakes.
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.
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Is Crime at the Chinese Restaurant scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Crime at the Chinese Restaurant sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is Crime at the Chinese Restaurant violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
Is Crime at the Chinese Restaurant easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Crime at the Chinese Restaurant end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Crime at the Chinese Restaurant, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Crime at the Chinese Restaurant, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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