China Moon
“He thought it was passion. It was deceit. He thought it was love. It was murder.”
Synopsis
Detective Kyle Bodine falls for Rachel Munro who is trapped in a violent marriage. After she shoots her husband, Kyle relucantly agrees to help hide the body, but his partner is showing an unusual flair for finding clues.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
China Moon (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-04
Top Cast
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Ed Harris
Kyle Bodine
Madeleine Stowe
Rachel Munro
Charles Dance
Rupert Munro
Patricia Healy
Adele
Benicio del Toro
Lamar Dickey
Tim Powell
Fraker
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Daryl Jeeters
Robb Edward Morris
Officer Pinola
Peggy O'Neal
Miami Desk Clerk
Sandy Martin
Gun Saleswoman
Roger Aaron Brown
Police Captain
Marc Macaulay
CSU Technician
Larry Shuler
Patrolman at Turner's
Paul Darby
CSU Photographer
Theresa Bean
Felicity Turner
Danny Cochran
Blues Band
Buddy Dolan
Sergeant
Robert Burgos
Harlan James
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 13, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.2x
-$12M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Bailey
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Carlson
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- China Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Tig Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Bailey
Roy Carlson
George Fenton
Willy Kurant
Jill Savitt, Carol Littleton
Carol Kim, Roy Carlson, Barrie M. Osborne
Department Leadership Roster
John Bailey
Director
Roy Carlson
Writer
Carol Kim
Producer
Roy Carlson
Producer
Jill Savitt
Editor
Barrie M. Osborne
Producer
Carol Littleton
Editor
Willy Kurant
Director of Photography
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Conrad E. Angone
Production Design
Elizabeth McBride
Costume Design
Vicki Graef
Costume Design
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China Moon about?
Detective Kyle Bodine falls for Rachel Munro who is trapped in a violent marriage. After she shoots her husband, Kyle relucantly agrees to help hide the body, but his partner is showing an unusual flair for finding clues.
Who directed China Moon?
China Moon was directed by John Bailey.
Who stars in China Moon?
The principal cast of China Moon includes Ed Harris, Madeleine Stowe, Charles Dance, Patricia Healy, Benicio del Toro.
When was China Moon released and how long is it?
China Moon was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of China Moon?
China Moon had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for China Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China Moon was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China Moon?
China Moon holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).