China Gate
“An American dynamiter love-locked in war-locked China!”
Synopsis
Near the end of the French phase of the Vietnam War, a group of mercenaries are recruited to travel through enemy territory to the Chinese border.
Top Cast
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Gene Barry
Sgt. Brock
Angie Dickinson
Lucky Legs
Nat King Cole
Goldie
Paul Dubov
Capt. Caumont
Lee Van Cleef
Maj. Cham
George Givot
Cpl. Pigalle
Gerald Milton
Pvt. Andreades
Neyle Morrow
Leung
Marcel Dalio
Father Paul
Maurice Marsac
Col. De Sars
Warren Hsieh
The Boy
Paul Busch
Cpl. Kruger
James Hong
Charlie
William Soo Hoo
Moi Leader
Walter Soo Hoo
Guard
Sasha Harden
Pvt. Jaszi
Weaver Levy
Khuan
Suey Chan
Monk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 16, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Max Steiner, Howard Jackson, Victor Young
- Original Title
- China Gate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Globe Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller
Max Steiner, Howard Jackson, Victor Young
Joseph F. Biroc
Gene Fowler Jr., Doane Harrison
Samuel Fuller
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Fuller
Director
Samuel Fuller
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Samuel Fuller
Producer
Henry West
Costume Design
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Beau Vanden Ecker
Costume Design
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Doane Harrison
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Gate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China Gate about?
Near the end of the French phase of the Vietnam War, a group of mercenaries are recruited to travel through enemy territory to the Chinese border.
Who directed China Gate?
China Gate was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in China Gate?
The principal cast of China Gate includes Gene Barry, Angie Dickinson, Nat King Cole, Paul Dubov, Lee Van Cleef.
When was China Gate released and how long is it?
China Gate was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for China Gate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China Gate was composed by Max Steiner, Howard Jackson, Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China Gate?
China Gate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).