Still from Flower Drum Song — Flower Drum Song (1961) — Henry KosterPhotographed by Russell Metty

Henry Koster

Flower Drum Song

Name: Flower Drum Song
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Released: 1961
Duration: 133 min

English / 1961 / 2h 13m

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Comedy Romance Music

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Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorHenry Koster

WriterJoseph Fields

CinematographerRussell Metty

Composer

Cast

Juanita Hallas 'Auntie' Liang

Nancy Kwanas Linda Low

James Shigetaas Wang Ta

Benson Fongas Wang Chi-Yang

Jack Sooas 'Sammy' Fong

Reiko Satoas Helen Chao

Patrick Adiarteas Wang San

Kam Tongas Doctor Li

Victor Sen Yungas Frankie Wing

Soo Yongas Madame Ten Fong

Ching Wah Leeas Professor

James Hongas Headwaiter

Miyoshi Umekias Mei Li

Laurette Luezas TV Mexican Girl (uncredited)

B.J. Bakeras Linda Low (singing voice) (uncredited)

George Chakirisas Dancer (song "Chop Suey") (uncredited)

Joan Swiftas Singer (uncredited)

Irene Tsuas Dancer (uncredited)

Jane Chungas Woman (uncredited)