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China Cry
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China Cry

1990-11-02 · 101 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Romance

Young Sung Neng Yee, who is brought as part of a wealthy Chinese family. She is eager to become part of Mao Tze Tung's "new society", but soon becomes disenchanted by the economic misery the changes bring to her family. Before long, the authorities become aware of Neng Yee's feelings and she is taken to a labour camp, overseen by the sadistic Colonel Cheng.

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Directors
James F. Collier
Production companies
TBN Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 4,200,000

Top Cast

Julia NicksonJulia NicksonSung Neng Yee
France NuyenFrance NuyenMrs. Sung
James ShigetaJames ShigetaDr. Sung
Russell WongRussell WongLam Cheng Shen
Philip TanPhilip TanColonel Cheng
Jak CastroLabor Camp Guard
Bennett OhtaBennett OhtaLabour Camp Doctor
Lloyd KinoLloyd KinoPolice Captain
Fung Bing ChangGoverness
Lau Lee FoonYoung Neng Yee
Leung Wai LiMaid
Sandie YeungTutor
Ho Pak-KwongHo Pak-KwongGardener
Kimo Lai Kwok-KiKimo Lai Kwok-KiJapanese Officer
Lee HungLee HungChauffeur
Daphne CheungDaphne CheungChung Shing
Catherine DaoCatherine DaoLing Mei
Michael Lee Ming-YeungMichael Lee Ming-YeungOld Man in Corridor

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