China Girl

Sep 25, 1987

1h 30m

★ 6.1

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

Overview

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

Genres

Romance

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Great American Films Limited Partnership

Vestron Pictures

China Girl Trailers

Cast

Alby

James Russo

Tony

Richard Panebianco

Tye

Sari Chang

Mercury

David Caruso

Yung Gan

Russell Wong

Tsu Shin

Joey Chin

Mrs. Monte

Judith Malina

Gung Tu

James Hong

Enrico Perito

Robert Miano

Nino

Paul Hipp

Gau Shing

Doreen Chan

Ma Fan

Randy Sabusawa

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