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Shopping for Fangs

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
258
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Jeanne Chinn and John Cho in Shopping for Fangs (1997)
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A married woman, who's been getting seductive phone calls from a lesbian, and a man, who believes he might be a werewolf, are about to find out who they deep down really are.A married woman, who's been getting seductive phone calls from a lesbian, and a man, who believes he might be a werewolf, are about to find out who they deep down really are.A married woman, who's been getting seductive phone calls from a lesbian, and a man, who believes he might be a werewolf, are about to find out who they deep down really are.

  • Directors
    • Quentin Lee
    • Justin Lin
  • Writers
    • Dan Alvarado
    • Quentin Lee
    • Justin Lin
  • Stars
    • Radmar Agana Jao
    • Jeanne Chinn
    • Clint Jung
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    258
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Quentin Lee
      • Justin Lin
    • Writers
      • Dan Alvarado
      • Quentin Lee
      • Justin Lin
    • Stars
      • Radmar Agana Jao
      • Jeanne Chinn
      • Clint Jung
    • 1User review
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Radmar Agana Jao
    Radmar Agana Jao
    • Phil
    Jeanne Chinn
    Jeanne Chinn
    • Katherine
    Clint Jung
    Clint Jung
    • Jim
    Peggy Ahn
    • Grace
    John Cho
    John Cho
    • Clarance
    Lela Lee
    Lela Lee
    • Naomi
    Scott Eberlein
    Scott Eberlein
    • Matt
    Dan Twyman
    Dan Twyman
    • Dr. Sulari
    • (as Daniel Twyman)
    Jennifer Hengstenberg
    • Sammi
    Eddie Urquidi
    • Sammi's Brother
    Dana Byrne
    Dana Byrne
    • May
    • (as Dana Pan)
    Roxanne Coyne
    • Dr. Hali
    Tedd Szeto
    • Christian Leader
    • (as Ted Szeto)
    John Spellman
    • Man at Bar
    Shahid Hashmi
    • Store Owner
    Rummel Mor
    Rummel Mor
    • Cafe Manager
    Nam Lee
    • Cafe Waitress
    Robert Dahey
    Robert Dahey
    • Assaulter
    • (as Robert D. Lee)
    • Directors
      • Quentin Lee
      • Justin Lin
    • Writers
      • Dan Alvarado
      • Quentin Lee
      • Justin Lin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    8davereal

    Great Indie Film

    This is what low-budget independent film-making should be. Good wacky story, played by good less-than-famous actors, with no dull spots and lots of fun surprises. Very glad I watched this film.

    OK, why exactly does a comment have to be 10 lines long?

    Anyway, Justin Lin and Quentin Lee have both continued to make good films (Justin Lin - "the Fast and the Furious" series and "Better Luck Tomorrow") and Quentin Lee ("Drift" and "Ethan Mao"), as well as actor John Cho of the Harold and Kumar movies, among others. I was pleased to note that actor Jeanne Chin also found plenty of subsequent work. You'll agree she deserves it after you see this movie.

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    • Trivia
      The movie was originally intended to be shot in Vancouver rather than Los Angeles, due to the heavy Asian influence in the city.
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      References Webster (1983)

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • East 4th St & Molino St, Arts District Los Angeles, California, USA(Katherine picks up Phil)
    • Production company
      • De/Center Communications Inc.
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    • Budget
      • $100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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