China Is Near
La Cina è vicina
Synopsis
A pair of working class lovers - a secretary and an accountant, scheme to marry into the rich landed gentry.
Top Cast
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Glauco Mauri
Vittorio
Paolo Graziosi
Carlo
Daniela Surina
Giovanna
Elda Tattoli
Elena
Pierluigi Aprà
Camillo
Alessandro Haber
Rospo
Claudio Trionfi
Giacomo
Claudio Cassinelli
Furio
Renato Jalenti
Mimma Biscardi
Laura De Marchi
Clotilde
Giuliano Todeschini
Gustavo Mazzini
Francesco Arcangeli
Irma Silimbani
Giuseppe Longanesi
Ondina Longanesi
Remigio Bettoli
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Bellocchio, Elda Tattoli
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- La Cina è vicina
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Vides Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Bellocchio
Marco Bellocchio, Elda Tattoli
Ennio Morricone
Tonino Delli Colli
Roberto Perpignani
Oscar Brazzi, Franco Cristaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Bellocchio
Director
Marco Bellocchio
Writer
Elda Tattoli
Writer
Mimmo Scavia
Production Design
Roberto Perpignani
Editor
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Is Near
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China Is Near about?
A pair of working class lovers - a secretary and an accountant, scheme to marry into the rich landed gentry.
Who directed China Is Near?
China Is Near was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Who stars in China Is Near?
The principal cast of China Is Near includes Glauco Mauri, Paolo Graziosi, Daniela Surina, Elda Tattoli, Pierluigi Aprà.
When was China Is Near released and how long is it?
China Is Near was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for China Is Near?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China Is Near was composed by Ennio Morricone.