China Girl (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1987, China Girl is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 90 minutes. “He's Italian. She's Chinese. Their gangs are sworn enemies. They are secret lovers... caught in the crossfire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teenage lovers Tony (Richard Panebianco) and Tyan-Hwa (Sari Chang) tip the balance of power in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown.
Who’s in it. China Girl stars James Russo as Alby, Richard Panebianco as Tony, David Caruso as Mercury and Sari Chang as Tye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, China Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch China Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of China Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch China Girl (1987)?
- In US, China Girl is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is China Girl worth watching?
- China Girl holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in China Girl?
- China Girl stars James Russo, Richard Panebianco, David Caruso, Sari Chang and Russell Wong.
- When was China Girl released?
- China Girl was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.