Alan Ladd is "Jones", a rather cynical American in China working in the oil industry. H...
China
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...
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China
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 21, 1943
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
War, Drama, Adventure
User Score
68%
Original Title
China
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Director
John Farrow
Description
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...