China Sky
“Flame into conflict ... in the hearts of an American doctor, the woman he married and the girl who loves him ... amid the devastation of daily bombings !”
Synopsis
During World War II, an American mission hospital is headed up by Dr. Gray Thompson and Dr. Sara Durand. Sara is secretly in love with Gray but hides her feelings as his new wife, Louise, arrives at the hospital. Sparks fly, however, when Louise becomes jealous of Sara, and then tries to convince her husband to leave war-torn China behind for a calmer life in the United States. But Thompson is attached to both Sara and the people who need his help.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Brenda Weisberg, Joseph Hoffman
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- China Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Brenda Weisberg, Joseph Hoffman, Pearl S. Buck
Leigh Harline
Nicholas Musuraca
Marvin Coil, Gene Milford
Maurice Geraghty, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Brenda Weisberg
Screenplay
Ray Enright
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Joseph Hoffman
Screenplay
Maurice Geraghty
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Marvin Coil
Editor
Gene Milford
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Sky
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What is China Sky about?
During World War II, an American mission hospital is headed up by Dr. Gray Thompson and Dr. Sara Durand. Sara is secretly in love with Gray but hides her feelings as his new wife, Louise, arrives at the hospital. Sparks fly, however, when Louise becomes jealous of Sara, and then tries to convince her husband to leave war-torn China behind for a calmer life in the United States. But Thompson is attached to both Sara and the people who need his help.
Who directed China Sky?
China Sky was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in China Sky?
The principal cast of China Sky includes Randolph Scott, Ruth Warrick, Ellen Drew, Anthony Quinn, Carol Thurston.
When was China Sky released and how long is it?
China Sky was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for China Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China Sky was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is China Sky based on a book or true story?
China Sky is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pearl S. Buck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for China Sky?
China Sky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).