Lady from Chungking
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Synopsis
During World War II, Chinese guerrillas fight against the occupying Japanese forces. A young woman is the secret leader of the villagers, who plot to rescue two downed Flying Tigers pilots, who are currently in the custody of the Japanese. The rescue mission takes on even more importance with the arrival of a Japanese general, which signals a major offensive taking place in the area.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Robins
- Original Title
- Lady from Chungking
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Alexander-Stern Productions, PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Sam Robins, Milton Raison
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Sam Robins
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady from Chungking
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What is Lady from Chungking about?
During World War II, Chinese guerrillas fight against the occupying Japanese forces. A young woman is the secret leader of the villagers, who plot to rescue two downed Flying Tigers pilots, who are currently in the custody of the Japanese. The rescue mission takes on even more importance with the arrival of a Japanese general, which signals a major offensive taking place in the area.
Who directed Lady from Chungking?
Lady from Chungking was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Lady from Chungking?
The principal cast of Lady from Chungking includes Anna May Wong, Mae Clarke, Harold Huber, Rick Vallin, Paul Bryar.
When was Lady from Chungking released and how long is it?
Lady from Chungking was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady from Chungking?
Lady from Chungking holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).