Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance
Watch Trailer1870's America. A Chinese immigrant falsely accused of murdering a white woman is viciously hunted down; he'll have to prove his innocence in a time when people of color had "no legal rights" and could be bought and sold for a profit. Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance explores the exploitation of Chinese workers during the building of American railroads. The workers not only spent long hours, but the work was often dangerous and fatal. The Chinaman is a fugitive on the run, and all odds are against him. While stealing a horse was a hanging offense in the Old West, our fugitive knows that killing a Chinaman is not a crime.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2008 |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Adventure, History, Western |
| Director | Aki Aleong |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs a gritty historical western that relies on the brutal reality of Chinese labor exploitation. It explores not just physical violence, but a systemic denial of personhood where the law itself is a tool of oppression. The narrative uses relentless action to frame a struggle for basic dignity in a landscape devoid of justice.
What lingers after viewing is the visceral tension of survival against impossible odds and a sobering reflection on the human cost buried beneath national myths. A raw reminder of histories too often marginalized. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Aki Aleong
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Watch in a single sitting to feel the fugitive's relentless desperation. For those who appreciate uncompromising historical narratives.
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