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title: 'China Girl (1987 film) (1987)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Abel Ferrara'
released: '1987-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 87
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Crime'
  - 'Romance'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/china-girl-1987-film-1987'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092751/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# China Girl (1987 film) (1987)

1987 · 87 min · Drama, Crime, Romance · United States

Original title: China Girl

## Synopsis

China Girl is a 1987 American romantic crime drama film directed by Abel Ferrara from a screenplay by Nicholas St. John, and starring Richard Panebianco, Sari Chang, James Russo, Russell Wong, and David Caruso. The story is a contemporary take on the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet, with the star-crossed lovers portrayed as teenaged members of Italian and Chinese street gangs.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Abel Ferrara](https://cinepixo.com/people/abel-ferrara)
- **Screenplay:** [Nicholas St. John](https://cinepixo.com/people/nicholas-st-john)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Joe Delia](https://cinepixo.com/people/joe-delia)
- **Producer:** [Michael Nozik](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-nozik)
- **Director of Photography:** [Bojan Bazelli](https://cinepixo.com/people/bojan-bazelli)

## Cast

- [David Caruso](https://cinepixo.com/people/david-caruso)
- [James Russo](https://cinepixo.com/people/james-russo)
- [Robert Miano](https://cinepixo.com/people/robert-miano)
- [James Hong](https://cinepixo.com/people/james-hong)
- [Robert LaSardo](https://cinepixo.com/people/robert-lasardo)
- [Russell Wong](https://cinepixo.com/people/russell-wong)
- [Judith Malina](https://cinepixo.com/people/judith-malina)
- [Paul Hipp](https://cinepixo.com/people/paul-hipp-2)

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