China Cry
Synopsis
Young Sung Neng Yee, who is brought as part of a wealthy Chinese family. She is eager to become part of Mao Tze Tung's "new society", but soon becomes disenchanted by the economic misery the changes bring to her family. Before long, the authorities become aware of Neng Yee's feelings and she is taken to a labour camp, overseen by the sadistic Colonel Cheng.
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China Cry (1990) | Full Movie | Julia Nickson-Soul | Russell Wong | James Shigeta | France NuyenOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2020-04-26
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Julia Nickson
Sung Neng Yee
France Nuyen
Mrs. Sung
James Shigeta
Dr. Sung
Russell Wong
Lam Cheng Shen
Philip Tan
Colonel Cheng
Jak Castro
Labor Camp Guard
Bennett Ohta
Labour Camp Doctor
Lloyd Kino
Police Captain
Fung Bing Chang
Governess
Lau Lee Foon
Young Neng Yee
Leung Wai Li
Maid
Sandie Yeung
Tutor
Ho Pak-Kwong
Gardener
Kimo Lai Kwok-Ki
Japanese Officer
Lee Hung
Chauffeur
Daphne Cheung
Chung Shing
Catherine Dao
Ling Mei
Michael Lee Ming-Yeung
Old Man in Corridor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James F. Collier
- Screenplay & Story
- James F. Collier
- Original Title
- China Cry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- TBN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James F. Collier
James F. Collier, Nora Lam, Irene Burk
David Worth
Ruby Yang, Duane Hartzell
Don L. Parker
Department Leadership Roster
David Worth
Director of Photography
Don L. Parker
Producer
James F. Collier
Director
James F. Collier
Screenplay
Nora Lam
Writer
Irene Burk
Writer
Ruby Yang
Editor
Duane Hartzell
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Cry
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What is China Cry about?
Young Sung Neng Yee, who is brought as part of a wealthy Chinese family. She is eager to become part of Mao Tze Tung's "new society", but soon becomes disenchanted by the economic misery the changes bring to her family. Before long, the authorities become aware of Neng Yee's feelings and she is taken to a labour camp, overseen by the sadistic Colonel Cheng.
Who directed China Cry?
China Cry was directed by James F. Collier.
Who stars in China Cry?
The principal cast of China Cry includes Julia Nickson, France Nuyen, James Shigeta, Russell Wong, Philip Tan.
When was China Cry released and how long is it?
China Cry was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did China Cry make at the box office?
China Cry grossed $4.2M in worldwide ticket sales.