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China Town

  • 19621962
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 31m
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7.1/10
239
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Shammi Kapoor, Helen, and Shakila in China Town (1962)
ComedyCrimeRomance
A Darjeeling-based singer is asked to impersonate and take over the life of a Calcutta-based China Town gangster.A Darjeeling-based singer is asked to impersonate and take over the life of a Calcutta-based China Town gangster.A Darjeeling-based singer is asked to impersonate and take over the life of a Calcutta-based China Town gangster.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
239
YOUR RATING
    • Shakti Samanta
    • Ranjan Bose(story & screenplay)
    • Vrajendra Gaur(dialogue)
    • Salil Sen Gupta(associate writer)
  • Stars
    • Shammi Kapoor
    • Shakila
    • Helen
    • Shakti Samanta
    • Ranjan Bose(story & screenplay)
    • Vrajendra Gaur(dialogue)
    • Salil Sen Gupta(associate writer)
  • Stars
    • Shammi Kapoor
    • Shakila
    • Helen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Shammi Kapoor and Helen in China Town (1962)
    Shammi Kapoor, Helen, and Shakila in China Town (1962)
    Shammi Kapoor, Helen, and Shakila in China Town (1962)
    Shammi Kapoor, Helen, and Shakila in China Town (1962)
    Shammi Kapoor and Shakila in China Town (1962)
    Shammi Kapoor, Helen, and Shakila in China Town (1962)
    Shammi Kapoor, Helen, and Shakila in China Town (1962)

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    Shakila
    • Rita D. Rai
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    • Suzie
    Madan Puri
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    • Joseph Wong
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    Kanu Roy
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    Mridula Rani
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    • Mrs. Shyam Lal
    • (as Mridula)
    Jeevan Kala
    Jeevan Kala
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    • (as Jeevankala)
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    • Sundaram
    M.B. Shetty
    M.B. Shetty
    • Ching Lee
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        • Shakti Samanta
        • Ranjan Bose(story & screenplay)
        • Vrajendra Gaur(dialogue)
        • Salil Sen Gupta(associate writer)
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      • Trivia
        The song "Yamma Yamma Yamma" and "Kya Teri Mehfil Hai Sanam" is combined into one song and the lyrics of the latter is slightly altered.
      • Connections
        Referenced in Bollywood/Hollywood (2002)
      • Soundtracks
        China Town (Laakhon Haseenon Se Hai Gulzar China Town)
        Lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri
        Music by Ravi
        Sung by Asha Bhosle

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      10/10
      A best thriller of 60's
      China Town(1962) is undoubtedly a best thriller of 60's.Those who love to watch black and white thrillers must watch this movie.The movie begins ordinarily and within minutes the movie becomes thrilling till the end.This movie is an best example For thrillers made in India. What makes this thriller best is the Cinematography.The villains are itself thrilling in this movie.A best thriller with best villains.Comparable to other thrillers like Bees Saal Baad (1962) and Woh Kaun Thi (1964) this movie has very much best thrills.The actor thrills the audiences through his roles.A thrilling story with best fight scenes.I would describe this thriller as best because The story and the scenes are to be found new for Indian audiences who watched this movie.
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      • Aug 16, 2009

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      • Release date
        • October 5, 1962 (India)
        • India
        • Hindi
      • Filming locations
        • Central Famous Kardar Studios, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
      • Production company
        • Shakti Films
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      • 2 hours 31 minutes
        • Black and White
        • Mono

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