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Lady from Chungking (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1942, Lady from Chungking is a drama and war film directed by William Nigh, running about 68 minutes. “BLOODY REBELLION AGAINST SAVAGE CONQUERORS!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. During World War II, Chinese guerrillas fight against the occupying Japanese forces. A young woman is the secret leader of the villagers, who plot to rescue two downed Flying Tigers pilots who are currently in the custody of the Japanese. The rescue mission takes on even more importance with the arrival of a Japanese general, which signals a major offensive taking place in the area.

Who’s in it. Lady from Chungking stars Anna May Wong as Kwan Mei, Harold Huber as General Kaimura, Mae Clarke as Lavara and Rick Vallin as Rodney Carr, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Lady from Chungking has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady from Chungking page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lady from Chungking tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lady from Chungking (1942)?
In US, Lady from Chungking is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lady from Chungking worth watching?
Lady from Chungking holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lady from Chungking?
Lady from Chungking stars Anna May Wong, Harold Huber, Mae Clarke, Rick Vallin and Paul Bryar.
When was Lady from Chungking released?
Lady from Chungking was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.