Crime at the Chinese Restaurant
1981, Italian. Directed by Bruno Corbucci.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Nico Giraldi: watch order
Cast & crew
- Bruno CorbucciDirector
- Tomas MilianNico Giraldi / Ciu Ci Ciao
- BomboloBombolo
- Enzo CannavaleVincenzo Quagliarulo
- Olimpia Di NardoAngela
- Giacomo Furiagiudice Enrico Arducci
- Alessio MereoRocky, figlio di Nico
- Marcello Martanacommissario Trentini
- Massimo Vannibrigadiere Gargiulo
- Sergio Di PintoOscaretto
- Sergio Tardiolivigile urbano
- Aldo RalliImpiegato della Dogana
- Anna CardiniSilvana, amante di Papetti
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1981
- Original title
- Delitto al ristorante cinese
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Bruno Corbucci, Mario Amendola
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Crime at the Chinese Restaurant: quick answers
What should I watch before Crime at the Chinese Restaurant?
Watch Little Italy (1978), The Gang That Sold America (1979), Assassination on the Tiber (1979), and Crime at Porta Romana (1980) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Crime at the Chinese Restaurant?
Next in the series: Crime on the Highway (1982), Crime in Formula One (1984), and Cop in Drag (1984).
Is Crime at the Chinese Restaurant worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Crime at the Chinese Restaurant?
Crime at the Chinese Restaurant runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Crime at the Chinese Restaurant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Crime at the Chinese Restaurant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Crime at the Chinese Restaurant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Crime at the Chinese Restaurant yet.
Which OTT platform is Crime at the Chinese Restaurant on?
Crime at the Chinese Restaurant isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1981. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crime at the Chinese Restaurant?
If you liked Crime at the Chinese Restaurant, try The Yellow Panther, The Con Artists, Wrong Cops.
Who directed Crime at the Chinese Restaurant?
Crime at the Chinese Restaurant (1981) was directed by Bruno Corbucci and stars Tomas Milian, Bombolo, Enzo Cannavale.