Broken Vessels (1998): Cast
Broken Vessels is a 1998 drama directed by Scott Ziehl, starring James Hong as Mr. Chen, William Smith and Jason London. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Scott Ziehl
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Broken Vessels About?
The premise of Broken Vessels without spoilers.
A Pennsylvania man relocates to Los Angeles to join an ambulance service, paired with a charismatic veteran paramedic who cycles through partners. The rookie admires his calm in high‑stress calls, but learns the veteran hides heavy drug use and avoids commitment. Drawn into the same self‑destructive world, the younger man must choose his own path.
Broken Vessels Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- paramedic
- redemption
- drug addiction
- ambulance
- heroin
- drug dealers
- drunk driving
- drug overdose
- nurse
- grandfather
- speed freak
- theft
+9 more Show fewer
- drug dealing
- shooting heroin
- guilt
- katana sword
- los angeles storm drain
- independent film
- heroin smoking
- vomiting
- fish tank
Broken Vessels Cast & Characters
James Hong leads the cast as Mr. Chen, with William Smith as Bo and Jason London as Tom. Directed by Scott Ziehl; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Scott Ziehl
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James Hong as Mr. Chen -
William Smith as Bo -
Jason London as Tom -
Todd Field as Jimmy
Also Starring in Broken Vessels
· 11 more- Ron Jeremy Ron Jeremy
- Roxana Zal Elizabeth
- Patrick Cranshaw Gramps
- Ashlie Rhey Karen
- Charlie Spradling Ginger (as Charley Spradling)
- Susan Traylor Susy
- Al Israel Detective McMahon
- Brent David Fraser Jed
- Shanna McCullough Marcia Gray
- Justin Herwick Mike
- Stephanie Feury Jill
More from Scott Ziehl
More films directed by Scott Ziehl: Exit Speed, Road House 2: Last Call, Demon Hunter and Three Way.
Broken Vessels Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Broken Vessels.
Cars in Broken Vessels
24 cars on screen, including the 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1983 Ford Econoline.
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1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van Featured role -
1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
1982 Buick Century Minor role -
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Broken Vessels Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Más allá del límite” and “Разбитые сосуды”.
- Also known as
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- Más allá del límite
- Разбитые сосуды
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Broken Vessels FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Broken Vessels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Broken Vessels?
Broken Vessels runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Broken Vessels released?
Broken Vessels was released on April 18, 1998.
Who directed Broken Vessels?
Broken Vessels was directed by Scott Ziehl.
More films by Scott Ziehl Who is in the cast of Broken Vessels?
Broken Vessels stars James Hong as Mr. Chen, William Smith as Bo and Jason London as Tom, among 15 credited actors.
Does Broken Vessels have a post-credit scene?
No. Broken Vessels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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