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China (1943)

China (1943)

Drama Adventure War

Alan Ladd and twenty girls - trapped by the rapacious Japs!

Release Date: 1943, April 21
Directors: John Farrow
Countries: United States of America
Production: Paramount Pictures
Cast: Melie Chang, Alan Ladd, Richard Loo, Doris Chan, Philip Ahn, Shirley Lew, Chester Gan, Sammee Tong, William Bendix, Eddie Lee, Benson Fong, Loretta Young

Overview:

Shortly before Pearl Harbor, American opportunist Jones and partner Johnny are in China to sell oil to the invading Japanese army. Cynical about the sufferings of the Chinese, Jones meets compassionate teacher Carolyn Grant while travelling cross-country to Shanghai. Sparks fly between these strong-willed characters, neither budging an inch. But when Jones witnesses a Japanese atrocity, his feelings toward his customers (and Carolyn) begin to change...