China Girl
“He's Italian. She's Chinese. Their gangs are sworn enemies. They are secret lovers... caught in the crossfire.”
Synopsis
Teenage lovers Tony and Tyan-Hwa tip the balance of power in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
China Girl (1987) Trailer | James Russo | Richard Panebianco
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-10
Top Cast
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James Russo
Alby
Richard Panebianco
Tony
Sari Chang
Tye
David Caruso
Mercury
Russell Wong
Yung Gan
Joey Chin
Tsu Shin
Judith Malina
Mrs. Monte
James Hong
Gung Tu
Robert Miano
Enrico Perito
Paul Hipp
Nino
Doreen Chan
Gau Shing
Randy Sabusawa
Ma Fan
Keenan Leung
Ying Tz
Lum Chang Pang
Da Shan
Sammy Lee
Mohawk
Johnny Shia
Jimmy Bing
Stephan Chen
Mr. Tang
Raymond Moy
Tommy Chyan
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas St. John
- Original Score
- Joe Delia
- Original Title
- China Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Ferrara
Nicholas St. John
Joe Delia
Bojan Bazelli
Anthony Redman
Mitchell Cannold, Michael Nozik, Steven Reuther, Mary Kane
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Ferrara
Director
Nicholas St. John
Screenplay
Michael Nozik
Producer
Mary Kane
Producer
Anthony Redman
Editor
Bojan Bazelli
Director of Photography
Joe Delia
Original Music Composer
Dan Leigh
Production Design
Richard Hornung
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China Girl about?
Teenage lovers Tony and Tyan-Hwa tip the balance of power in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown.
Who directed China Girl?
China Girl was directed by Abel Ferrara.
Who stars in China Girl?
The principal cast of China Girl includes James Russo, Richard Panebianco, Sari Chang, David Caruso, Russell Wong.
When was China Girl released and how long is it?
China Girl was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did China Girl make at the box office?
China Girl grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for China Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China Girl was composed by Joe Delia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China Girl?
China Girl 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.).