China Girl (1987)
He's Italian. She's Chinese. Their gangs are sworn enemies. They are secret lovers... caught in the crossfire.
Teenage lovers Tony and Tyan-Hwa tip the balance of power in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown.
Director: Abel Ferrara
Genre: Romance, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 25, 1987
Cast
- James Russo - Alby
- Richard Panebianco - Tony
- Sari Chang - Tye
- David Caruso - Mercury
- Russell Wong - Yung Gan
- Joey Chin - Tsu Shin
- Judith Malina - Mrs. Monte
- James Hong - Gung Tu
- Robert Miano - Enrico Perito
- Paul Hipp - Nino
Screenplay
- Nicholas St. John (Screenplay)
Music: Joe Delia
Cinematography: Bojan Bazelli
Editing: Anthony Redman
Production: Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Love Stories Crossing Cultures, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
street gang, chinatown, interracial relationship, tragic love, racism, shakespeare in modern dress
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is China Girl about?
- Teenage lovers Tony and Tyan-Hwa tip the balance of power in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown.
- Who directed China Girl?
- China Girl was directed by Abel Ferrara.
- Who stars in China Girl?
- China Girl stars James Russo, Richard Panebianco, Sari Chang, David Caruso, Russell Wong, Joey Chin.
- How long is China Girl?
- China Girl has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is China Girl?
- China Girl is a Romance, Crime, Drama film.
- How much did China Girl gross?
- China Girl grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was China Girl produced?
- China Girl was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of China Girl?
- The themes of China Girl include: Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Love Stories Crossing Cultures, Social Commentary and Reflection.