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Romantic comedy

Fine Line (1984): Cast

Fine Line (1984) movie poster

Fine Line is a 1984 romantic comedy directed by Ang Lee, starring Patrick Cupo as Mario, Ching Ming Liu and Ira Katz. It runs 46 minutes.

Fine Line (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
46 min
Director
Ang Lee
Genres
Romance , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fine Line About?

The premise of Fine Line without spoilers.

Lee’s award‑winning NYU thesis film intertwines the story of a young man fleeing the Mafia with that of a young woman evading the INS, using a mix of comic moments and melodramatic tension. This tonal blend anticipates the director’s later feature work. The title references Manhattan’s Canal Street, the divide between Chinatown and Little Italy.

Cast & crew

Fine Line Cast & Characters

Patrick Cupo leads the cast as Mario, with Ching Ming Liu as Hsiu Hsiu and Ira Katz as Drug Dealer. Directed by Ang Lee.

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FAQ

Fine Line FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fine Line, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fine Line?

Fine Line runs 46 minutes.

When was Fine Line released?

Fine Line was released on May 18, 1984.

Who directed Fine Line?

Fine Line was directed by Ang Lee.

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Who is in the cast of Fine Line?

Fine Line stars Patrick Cupo as Mario, Ching Ming Liu as Hsiu Hsiu and Ira Katz as Drug Dealer.

Does Fine Line have a post-credit scene?

No. Fine Line has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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