China Girl (film)
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China Girl is a 1987 film directed by renowned independent filmmaker Abel Ferrara, and written by his long time partner Nicholas St. John.
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[edit] Story
The film is yet another spin on the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. Set in 1980s Manhattan, the plot revolves around the intimate relationship developing between Tony, a teenage boy from Little Italy, and Tye, a teenage girl from Chinatown, while both of there older brothers become engrossed in a heated gang war against each other.
[edit] Cast
- Richard Panebianco- Tony
- Sari Chang - Tye
- James Russo - Alby
- Russell Wong - Yung Gan
- David Caruso - Mercury
- Joey Chin - Tsu Shin
- Judith Malina - Mrs. Monte
- James Hong - Gung Tu
- Robert Miano - Enrico Perito
- Paul Hipp - Nino
- Doreen Chan - Gau Shing
- Randy Sabusawa - Ma Fan
- Keenan Leung - Ying Tz
- Lum Chang Pan - Da Shan
- Sammy Lee - Mohawk
[edit] Critical reception
- "Two thumbs up" were awarded to China Girl by major film critics Siskel & Ebert.
- As of January 28, 2007, it has a rating of 5.4/10 on imdb.com.
[edit] Trivia
- Out of all of the films he has directed, Abel Ferrara has stated that China Girl is his favorite.
[edit] External links
Films directed by Abel Ferrara
Nicky's Film • The Hold Up • The Driller Killer • Ms. 45 • Fear City • China Girl (film) • Cat Chaser • King of New York • Bad Lieutenant • Body Snatchers • Dangerous Game • The Addiction • The Funeral • The Blackout • New Rose Hotel • R Xmas • Mary
