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Flower Drum Song

1961 · Movie · NR · 133 min · ★ 6.3 · 72% critics

MusicRomanceComedy

A young woman comes to San Francisco’s Chinatown expecting an arranged marriage, only to find a tangled mix of romance, family pressure, and culture clash. This musical comedy follows the push and pull between tradition and modern life as several relationships overlap.

Based on Flower Drum Song

Also known as Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song

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Details
Years
1961
Release date
1961-11-09
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
133 min
Max quality
SD
Critic score
72/100
TMDB rating
6.3/10 (35 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like bright, old-school musicals and easygoing romantic mix-ups in the vein of High Society or Thoroughly Modern Millie; Not for you if dated cultural portrayals or a leisurely pace quickly wear on you.

Pros: charming musical numbers; vibrant Chinatown setting; warm, light romance | Cons: uneven songs; too long; dated stereotypes

Themes

  • san francisco, california
  • chinatown
  • stowaway
  • based on play or musical

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Color · 1962 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design, Color · 1962 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Art Direction, Color · 1962 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Musical Score · 1962 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 1962 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Henry Koster