China-Story (1962): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1962 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1962, China-Story is a drama film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 125 minutes. “How Violators of Human Decency Work Their Terror Countdown!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A priest (William Holden) arrives at a mission-post in China accompanied by a young native girl who has joined him along the way. His job is to relieve the existing priest (Clifton Webb), who is now too old and weak to continue with the upkeep of the church. However, Communist soldiers arrive at the mission and seize it as a command post. Their leader rapes the native girl and impregnates her, only later to realise that Communism is no good for him. In the end, the foursome flee to the border, but are pursued by Communist forces along the way.
Who’s in it. China-Story stars William Holden as Father O'Banion, Clifton Webb as Father Bovard, France Nuyen as Siu Lan and Athene Seyler as Sister Agness, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, China-Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch China-Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of China-Story tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch China-Story (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for China-Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is China-Story worth watching?
- China-Story holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in China-Story?
- China-Story stars William Holden, Clifton Webb, France Nuyen, Athene Seyler and Martin Benson.
- When was China-Story released?
- China-Story was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.