China Girl
Seen it?1987 | 90 min | Romance, Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and romantics.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Teenage lovers Tony and Tyan-Hwa tip the balance of power in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 35K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Abel Ferrara
- James RussoAlby
- Richard PanebiancoTony
- Sari ChangTye
- David CarusoMercury
- Russell WongYung Gan
- Joey ChinTsu Shin
- Judith MalinaMrs. Monte
- James HongGung Tu
- Robert MianoEnrico Perito
- Paul HippNino