Movies and TvShows featuring "chinatown-los-angeles" theme.
Chev Chelios, a professional assassin, is injected with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops. To survive, he must keep his adrenaline pumping through constant excitement and danger. With only a limited time left, Chelios sets out on a mission of revenge against his rival, Verona, while also trying to protect his girlfriend. The film takes place in a single day filled with intense action, fight scenes, and car chases. In a final showdown, Chelios confronts Verona and defeats him, but ultimately sacrifices his own life for the sake of his mission.
In 1930s Los Angeles, a private detective named Jake Gittes is hired to spy on Hollis Mulwray, chief engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. When Gittes discovers that he was set up and Mulwray ends up dead, he starts investigating the corruption and deceit behind the city's water supply. As Gittes uncovers the truth, he realizes the extent of the conspiracy and must confront the powerful figures involved. Ultimately, he must make a difficult choice that reflects the dark and twisted nature of Chinatown.
City of Industry is a crime thriller about a retired thief who seeks revenge after being double-crossed in a jewelry heist. The story follows his journey to track down the culprits and get his revenge, facing various obstacles and betrayals along the way. With elements of neo-noir and intense action sequences, the movie explores themes of loyalty, greed, and the consequences of a life of crime.
A Chef from East L.A. received an invitation to a manor in Ireland to cook for a royal banquet that was planned by a Lord to convince his grandmother to sell their home.
A dancer battles with alcoholism and the challenges of her personal and professional life.
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish follows the adventures of a bumbling detective who gets caught up in a drug trafficking mystery. As he navigates through the seedy underbelly of the city, he encounters various comedic situations and characters. With the help of his trusty sidekick, he must solve the case and save the day.
A Vietnam War veteran with brain damage gets involved in a dangerous cage fighting tournament in Chinatown, Los Angeles. With the help of his best friend, he trains to become a skilled fighter and confronts his traumatic past.
A detective matches wits with the female leader of a crime ring.
No Look Pass is the coming-of-age American Dream story of Emily “Etay” Tay, a first generation Burmese immigrant from Chinatown, Los Angeles, who breaks all of the rules of tradition. After living a double life at Harvard University, she strives to play professional basketball in Germany while coming out as a lesbian. Emily’s dreams are no slam dunk — family, race, and Don’t Ask Don’t Tell conspire against her, firing her passions on and off the court.
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