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Chinese Tentpole ‘Detective Chinatown 1900’ Sets Theatrical Release in U.S., Europe (Exclusive)

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Patrick Brzeski
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The wildly popular Chinese action comedy 'Detective Chinatown' franchise expands with a prequel set in 1900s San Francisco, featuring star-studded international cast and ambitious global release plans.
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  • The fourth installment, 'Detective Chinatown 1900', will open worldwide day-and-date with China on January 29, the first day of the lucrative Lunar New Year holiday, tapping into a massive global audience.
  • The film boasts an all-star cast including Chinese superstars Wang Baoqiang and Liu Haoran, Hollywood veteran John Cusack, and legendary Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat, signaling the franchise's ambition to break out on the international stage.
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Wang Baoqiang, Liu Haoran, Chow Yun Fat, John Cusack, Yue Yunpeng, Steven Zhang, Bai Ke, Wanda Film, CMC Pictures, Trinity CineAsia, MM2 Entertainment, Intercontinental Film, Blossoms Entertainment, Detective Chinatown 1900, Detective Chinatown
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