China O'Brien
“She is the ultimate weapon.”
Synopsis
China O'Brien; big city police woman; martial arts trainer, is forced to hand in her badge and head home to her father and the small town where she grew up. The peaceful town she knew is now struggling against the clutches of organized crime. When her father, the town sheriff, is killed China decides to run for his position and clean up the town. The poll results spark a series of confrontations that finally decide who runs the town . . .
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Original 1990 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-14
Top Cast
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Cynthia Rothrock
China O'Brien
Richard Norton
Matt Conroy
Keith Cooke
Dakota
Doug Wright
Termite
Nijel
Jonsey
Arturo Rivera
Oscar
Scott McMillan
Police Captain
Patrick Adamson
Lickner
David Blackwell
Sheriff O'Brien
Chad Walker
Deputy Tyler
Stanton Davis
Barlow
Robert Tiller
Owens
Lainie Watts
Patty
Toshishiro Obata
Sommers's Henchmen Fighter (uncredited)
Will C. Hazlett
Judge Godar
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Clouse
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Clouse
- Original Score
- Paul F. Antonelli, David Wheatley
- Original Title
- China O'Brien
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fred Weintraub Productions, Pan Pacific Productions, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Clouse
Robert Clouse, Sandra Weintraub
Paul F. Antonelli, David Wheatley
Kent L. Wakeford
Mark Harrah
Fred Weintraub, Sandra Weintraub, Robert Clouse, Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Clouse
Director
Robert Clouse
Screenplay
Kent L. Wakeford
Director of Photography
Mark Harrah
Editor
Fred Weintraub
Producer
Sandra Weintraub
Producer
Robert Clouse
Producer
Nijel
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About China O'Brien
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What is China O'Brien about?
China O'Brien; big city police woman; martial arts trainer, is forced to hand in her badge and head home to her father and the small town where she grew up. The peaceful town she knew is now struggling against the clutches of organized crime. When her father, the town sheriff, is killed China decides to run for his position and clean up the town. The poll results spark a series of confrontations that finally decide who runs the town . . .
Who directed China O'Brien?
China O'Brien was directed by Robert Clouse.
Who stars in China O'Brien?
The principal cast of China O'Brien includes Cynthia Rothrock, Richard Norton, Keith Cooke, Doug Wright , Nijel.
When was China O'Brien released and how long is it?
China O'Brien was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for China O'Brien?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China O'Brien was composed by Paul F. Antonelli, David Wheatley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China O'Brien?
China O'Brien holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).