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China

China

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 21, 1943

Runtime

1h 19m

Genres

Drama, War

User Score

66%

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...