China Night
支那の夜
Synopsis
Wartime propaganda filmed by the Japanese in occupied China, Shirley Yamaguchi portrays an orphan rescued from the streets by a kindly Japanese merchant marine officer. Part spy thriller and part Shanghai travelogue, it was part of a popular series known as "Chinese Continental Friendship" made by the occupying Japanese in China.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Osamu Fushimizu
- Screenplay & Story
- Hideo Oguni
- Original Score
- Ryōichi Hattori
- Original Title
- 支那の夜
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Zhonghua Film Corporation, Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Osamu Fushimizu
Hideo Oguni
Ryōichi Hattori
Akira Mimura
Kôichi Iwashita
Kazuo Takimura
Department Leadership Roster
Osamu Fushimizu
Director
Hideo Oguni
Screenplay
Akira Mimura
Director of Photography
Kôichi Iwashita
Editor
Ryōichi Hattori
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China Night about?
Wartime propaganda filmed by the Japanese in occupied China, Shirley Yamaguchi portrays an orphan rescued from the streets by a kindly Japanese merchant marine officer. Part spy thriller and part Shanghai travelogue, it was part of a popular series known as "Chinese Continental Friendship" made by the occupying Japanese in China.
Who directed China Night?
China Night was directed by Osamu Fushimizu.
Who stars in China Night?
The principal cast of China Night includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Kamatari Fujiwara, Tomiko Hattori, Yo Shiomi.
When was China Night released and how long is it?
China Night was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for China Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China Night was composed by Ryōichi Hattori.