

Flower Drum Song
1961-11-09 · 133 min · ★ 6.3
A young woman arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown, from Hong Kong, with the intention of marrying a rakish nightclub owner, unaware he is involved with one of his singers.
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- Directors
- Henry Koster
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures, Fields Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nancy KwanLinda Low
James ShigetaWang Ta
Miyoshi UmekiMei Li
Benson FongWang Chi-Yang
Jack Soo'Sammy' Fong
Juanita Hall'Auntie' Liang
Reiko SatoHelen Chao
Patrick AdiarteWang San
Kam TongDoctor Li
Victor Sen YungFrankie Wing
Soo YongMadame Ten Fong
Ching Wah LeeProfessor
James HongHeadwaiter
Virginia Ann LeeWang San's Girl Friend (uncredited)
Laurette LuezTV Mexican Girl (uncredited)
George ChakirisDancer (song "Chop Suey") (uncredited)
Irene TsuDancer (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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