China Girl

China Girl

1987 · 90 min · EN · R · 6.1 (43 votes)
Dir. Abel Ferrara · Starring James Russo, Richard Panebianco, Sari Chang, David Caruso, Russell Wong, Joey Chin · Music Joe Delia

He's Italian. She's Chinese. Their gangs are sworn enemies. They are secret lovers... caught in the crossfire.

RomanceCrimeDrama

Teenage lovers Tony (Richard Panebianco) and Tyan-Hwa (Sari Chang) tip the balance of power in New York's Little Italy and Chinatown.

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A raw, heart-wrenching tale of young love caught in the crossfire of prejudice and gang violence. It's a visually striking, emotionally charged experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

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