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. 1949 werden die katholischen Priester O'Banion (Holden) und Bovard (Webb) ständig von der Kommunistischen Volkspartei in ihrem Außenposten in China missbraucht. Zu den Problemen von Pater O'Banion kommt noch die Köchin der Mission, Siu Lan (France Nuyen), ein attraktives chinesisches Mädchen, das aus ihrer Liebe kein Geheimnis macht. Unter der Führung von Ho San (Weaver Lee) zerstören die Kommunisten die Missionsstation und entweihen die Kapelle. Ho San schnallt sich O'Banion an einen Stuhl und vergewaltigt Siu Lan; Später, als sie einen Sohn zur Welt bringt, zeigt Ho San väterlichen Stolz, weigert sich jedoch, die Verfolgung der Priester einzustellen.
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, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part 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.