China (1943)

6.9/10 79 min War Drama Adventure

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...

Cast

Alan Ladd

David Jones

Loretta Young

Carolyn Grant

William Bendix

Johnny Sparrow

Philip Ahn

Lin Cho

Iris Wong

Kwan Su

Victor Sen Yung

Lin Wei

Marianne Quon

Tan Ying

Richard Loo

Lin Yun

Soo Yong

Tai Shen

Tala Birell

Blonde Russian

Barbara Jean Wong

Nan Ti

Chester Gan

Japanese General

Frances Chan

Student

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