Movie spotlight
Crime at the Chinese Restaurant
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.
Insights
Plot Summary
Detective Inspector David Dawson is called to a peculiar crime scene: a Chinese restaurant where a patron has been murdered and only a single chopstick remains. As Dawson delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and unexpected motives. The investigation leads him through the seemingly quiet streets of Sydney, revealing a dark underbelly beneath the surface.
Critical Reception
This Australian crime thriller received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its atmospheric tension and intriguing mystery, though some found its pacing occasionally uneven. It is considered a solid entry in Australian genre cinema of the early 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful and intricate plot.
Applauded for its atmospheric direction and cinematography.
Some critics noted a somewhat predictable resolution.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific film on Google is not widely available, making it difficult to summarize general user sentiment.
Fun Fact
Director Richard Franklin later went on to direct the acclaimed horror film 'Psycho II' (1983).
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources