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China Girl
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China Girl

1987-09-25 · 90 min · ★ 6.0

Romance · Crime · Drama

Teenage lovers Tony and Tyan-Hwa tip the balance of power in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown.

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Directors
Abel Ferrara
Production companies
Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,262,091

Top Cast

James RussoJames RussoAlby
Richard PanebiancoRichard PanebiancoTony
Sari ChangSari ChangTye
David CarusoDavid CarusoMercury
Russell WongRussell WongYung Gan
Joey ChinJoey ChinTsu Shin
Judith MalinaJudith MalinaMrs. Monte
James HongJames HongGung Tu
Robert MianoRobert MianoEnrico Perito
Paul HippPaul HippNino
Doreen ChanGau Shing
Randy SabusawaMa Fan
Keenan LeungYing Tz
Lum Chang PangDa Shan
Sammy LeeMohawk
Johnny ShiaJimmy Bing
Stephan ChenMr. Tang
Raymond MoyRaymond MoyTommy Chyan
Josephina Gallego-DíazRosetta
CapriceTheresa

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