China Girl (1987 film)

China Girl (1987 film)
China Girl

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Abel Ferrara
Produced by Michael Nozik
Written by Nicholas St. John
Starring James Russo
Richard Panebianco
Sari Chang
David Caruso
Russell Wong
Music by Joe Delia
Cinematography Bojan Bazelli
Editing by Anthony Redman
Distributed by Vestron Pictures
Release date(s) September 25, 1987
Running time 89 min
Country  United States
Language English
Box office $1,262,091[1]

China Girl is a 1987 film directed by independent filmmaker Abel Ferrara, and written by his longtime partner Nicholas St. John.

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Story

China Girl is a modern take 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 their older brothers become engrossed in a heated gang war against each other. The movie has some similarities with "West Side Story"

Release

The film was released theatrically on September 25, 1987 in 193 theaters and grossed $531,362 it's opening weekend. the film grossed a domestic total of $1,262,091 and its widest release was to 193 theaters. After its theatrical run, the film was released on videocassette by Vestron Video. The film is available on region 2 DVD but has never been released on region 1 and as of January 17, 2010, Lions Gate has yet to announce any plans for a DVD release.

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