China 9, Liberty 37 (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, China 9, Liberty 37 is an action and western film directed by Monte Hellman, running about 105 minutes. “The deadliest crossroad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gunslinger Clayton Drumm is about to be hanged when he is given a chance to live if he will agree to murder Matthew (Oates), a miner who has steadfastly refused to sell his land to the railroad company. Matthew’s refusal is a major obstacle to the railroad’s plans for expansion.
Who’s in it. China 9, Liberty 37 stars Fabio Testi as Clayton Drumm, Warren Oates as Matthew Sebanek, Jenny Agutter as Catherine Sebanek and Sam Peckinpah as Wilbur Olsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, China 9, Liberty 37 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and 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 9, Liberty 37 page.
If you liked it. Fans of China 9, Liberty 37 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch China 9, Liberty 37 (1978)?
- In US, China 9, Liberty 37 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 9, Liberty 37 worth watching?
- China 9, Liberty 37 holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in China 9, Liberty 37?
- China 9, Liberty 37 stars Fabio Testi, Warren Oates, Jenny Agutter, Sam Peckinpah and Isabel Mestres.
- When was China 9, Liberty 37 released?
- China 9, Liberty 37 was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.