- China Girl (1987 film)
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China Girl 
Theatrical release posterDirected by Abel Ferrara Produced by Michael Nozik Written by Nicholas St. John Starring James Russo
Richard Panebianco
Sari Chang
David Caruso
Russell WongMusic by Joe Delia Cinematography Bojan Bazelli Editing by Anthony Redman Distributed by Vestron Pictures Release date(s) September 25, 1987 Running time 89 min Country 
United StatesLanguage English Box office $1,262,091[1] China Girl is a 1987 film directed by independent filmmaker Abel Ferrara, and written by his longtime partner Nicholas St. John.
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Story
China Girl is a modern take on the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. Set in 1980s Manhattan, the plot revolves around the intimate relationship developing between Tony, a teenage boy from Little Italy, and Tye, a teenage girl from Chinatown, while both of their older brothers become engrossed in a heated gang war against each other. The movie has some similarities with "West Side Story"
Release
The film was released theatrically on September 25, 1987 in 193 theaters and grossed $531,362 it's opening weekend. the film grossed a domestic total of $1,262,091 and its widest release was to 193 theaters. After its theatrical run, the film was released on videocassette by Vestron Video. The film is available on region 2 DVD but has never been released on region 1 and as of January 17, 2010, Lions Gate has yet to announce any plans for a DVD release.
Cast
- Richard Panebianco as Tony
- Sari Chang as Tye
- James Russo as Alby
- Russell Wong as Yung Gan
- David Caruso as Mercury
- Joey Chin as Tsu Shin
- Judith Malina as Mrs. Monte
- James Hong as Gung Tu
- Robert Miano as Enrico Perito
- Paul Hipp as Nino
- Doreen Chan as Gau Shing
- Randy Sabusawa as Ma Fan
- Keenan Leung as Ying Tz
- Lum Chang Pan as Da Shan
- Sammy Lee as Mohawk
References
External links
- China Girl at the Internet Movie Database
- China Girl at AllRovi
- China Girl at Rotten Tomatoes
Films directed by Abel Ferrara 1970s 9 Lives of a Wet Pussy (1976) • The Driller Killer (1979)1980s 1990s King of New York (1990) • Bad Lieutenant (1992) • Body Snatchers (1993) • Dangerous Game (1993) • The Addiction (1995) • The Funeral (1996) • The Blackout (1997) • New Rose Hotel (1998)2000s 'R Xmas (2001) • Mary (2005) • Go Go Tales (2007) • Chelsea on the Rocks (2008) • Napoli Napoli Napoli (2009)2010s 4:44 Last Day on Earth (2011)Categories:- 1987 films
- 1980s crime films
- 1980s drama films
- 1980s romance films
- American crime drama films
- American independent films
- American romantic drama films
- English-language films
- Films directed by Abel Ferrara
- Modern adaptations of works by William Shakespeare
- Films based on Romeo and Juliet
- Vestron Pictures films
- Independent film stubs
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