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China Girl (1987) | Criteria

Still from China Girl — China Girl (1987) — Abel FerraraPhotographed by Bojan Bazelli

Abel Ferrara

China Girl

Name: China Girl
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1987
Duration: 90 min

United States / English / 1987 / 1h 30m

Scheduled to leaveNov 30

Crime Drama Romance

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Synopsis

Teenage lovers Tony and Tyan-Hwa tip the balance of power in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorAbel Ferrara

WriterNicholas St. John

CinematographerBojan Bazelli

ComposerJoe Delia

EditorAnthony Redman

ProducerMichael Nozik, Mary Kane

Cast

James Russoas Alby

Richard Panebiancoas Tony

Sari Changas Tye

David Carusoas Mercury

Russell Wongas Yung Gan

Joey Chinas Tsu Shin

Judith Malinaas Mrs. Monte

James Hongas Gung Tu

Robert Mianoas Enrico Perito

Paul Hippas Nino

Doreen Chanas Gau Shing

Randy Sabusawaas Ma Fan

Keenan Leungas Ying Tz

Lum Chang Pangas Da Shan

Sammy Leeas Mohawk

Johnny Shiaas Jimmy Bing

Stephan Chenas Mr. Tang

Raymond Moyas Tommy Chyan

Josephina Gallego-Díazas Rosetta

Capriceas Theresa

Double Feature

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Dangerous Game1993

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