China
“Alan Ladd and twenty girls - trapped by the rapacious Japs!”
Synopsis
Shortly before Pearl Harbor, American opportunist Jones and partner Johnny are in China to sell oil to the invading Japanese army. Cynical about the sufferings of the Chinese, Jones meets compassionate teacher Carolyn Grant while travelling cross-country to Shanghai. Sparks fly between these strong-willed characters, neither budging an inch. But when Jones witnesses a Japanese atrocity, his feelings toward his customers (and Carolyn) begin to change...
Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
David Jones
Loretta Young
Carolyn Grant
William Bendix
Johnny Sparrow
Philip Ahn
Lin Cho
Iris Wong
Kwan Su
Victor Sen Yung
Lin Wei
Marianne Quon
Tan Ying
Richard Loo
Lin Yun
Ching Wah Lee
Chang Teh
Soo Yong
Tai Shen
Jessie Tai Sing
Student
Irene Tso
'Donald Duck'
Beal Wong
Capt. Tao-Yuan-Kai
Bruce Wong
Aide To Captain Tao
Tala Birell
Blonde Russian
Barbara Jean Wong
Nan Ti
Chester Gan
Japanese General
Doris Chan
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Butler
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- China
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Frank Butler
Victor Young
Leo Tover
Eda Warren
Department Leadership Roster
Edith Head
Costume Design
Eda Warren
Editor
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
John Farrow
Director
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for China.
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Frequently Asked Questions About China
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What is China about?
Shortly before Pearl Harbor, American opportunist Jones and partner Johnny are in China to sell oil to the invading Japanese army. Cynical about the sufferings of the Chinese, Jones meets compassionate teacher Carolyn Grant while travelling cross-country to Shanghai. Sparks fly between these strong-willed characters, neither budging an inch. But when Jones witnesses a Japanese atrocity, his feelings toward his customers (and Carolyn) begin to change...
Who directed China?
China was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in China?
The principal cast of China includes Alan Ladd, Loretta Young, William Bendix, Philip Ahn, Iris Wong.
When was China released and how long is it?
China was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for China?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China?
China holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).