China Doll (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1958, China Doll is a drama, war and romance film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 99 minutes. “A Great Adventure out of the desperate days of the Famous Flying Tigers !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American pilot Cliff Brandon, fighting the Japanese in China, finds himself the unintentional "owner" of a Chinese housekeeper, Shu-Jen. The unlikely couple falls in love and marries, but not without tragedy brought on by the war.
Who’s in it. China Doll stars Victor Mature as Capt. Cliff Brandon, Li Li-Hua as Shu-Jen, Ward Bond as Father Cairns and Bob Mathias as Capt. Phil Gates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, China Doll has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch China Doll page.
If you liked it. Fans of China Doll tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch China Doll (1958)?
- In US, China Doll is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is China Doll worth watching?
- China Doll holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in China Doll?
- China Doll stars Victor Mature, Li Li-Hua, Ward Bond, Bob Mathias and Johnny Desmond.
- When was China Doll released?
- China Doll was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.