China (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1943, China is a drama and war film directed by John Farrow, running about 79 minutes. “Alan Ladd and twenty girls - trapped by the rapacious Japs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shortly before Pearl Harbor, American opportunist Jones and partner Johnny are in China to sell oil to the invading Japanese army. Cynical about the sufferings of the Chinese, Jones meets compassionate teacher Carolyn Grant while travelling cross-country to Shanghai. Sparks fly between these strong-willed characters, neither budging an inch. But when Jones witnesses a Japanese atrocity, his feelings toward his customers (and Carolyn) begin to change...
Who’s in it. China stars Alan Ladd as David Jones, Loretta Young as Carolyn Grant, William Bendix as Johnny Sparrow and Philip Ahn as Lin Cho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, China has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch China page.
If you liked it. Fans of China tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch China (1943)?
- In US, China is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is China worth watching?
- China holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in China?
- China stars Alan Ladd, Loretta Young, William Bendix, Philip Ahn and Iris Wong.
- When was China released?
- China was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.