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China

John Farrow (Director), Loretta Young (Actor), Alan Ladd (Actor) Rated:
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4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
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Genre Military & War/World War II, Military & War/Drama
Format NTSC
Contributor Loretta Young, Alan Ladd, John Farrow
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 19 minutes
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Set in 1941, China is an explosive wartime epic starring Loretta Young and Alan Ladd that "stirringly and impressively tells many truths" (The Hollywood Reporter). Ladd plays an American gasoline salesman in China who supplies his wares to the highest bidder, in this case, the enemy Japanese. His unbiased business philosophy is tested on a trip to Shanghai when he meets an American schoolteacher (Young) and her Chinese students who tell him of Japanese cruelty. In a surprise show of fierce allegiance, he joins a band of Chinese guerillas on a heist in this action-packed tale, which at the time, carried a Hollywood record of using seventy pounds of precious, rationed gunpowder.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.5 x 5.35 x 7.5 inches; 2.72 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 9218087
  • Director ‏ : ‎ John Farrow
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 19 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2014
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Loretta Young, Alan Ladd
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Universal
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00EVIOVM0
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Swinebread
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic without Yellow-face
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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    I love golden age films but it’s often sad to watch them when they have Asian themes and characters because of the preponderance of yellow-face. What’s nice about China is that it doesn’t have any of that stuff. All the Chinese characters (and Japanese for that matter) are played by Asian American actors, which is unusual for the time. Now, as this is classic Hollywood, the main characters are Caucasian (in a movie titled “China” no less) but the Chinese personalities are fleshed out and defy the usual gross tropes. In this film we have: students, peasants, soldiers and partisans (fleeing innocents as well) which makes this a nice departure from the storytelling norms of the time. On the other hand, the Japanese characters are absolutely depicted as diabolical war criminals but the actors playing these parts at least get to have fun “chewing the scenery” a bit, it was 1943 when this came out after all.

    China is a pure WWII propaganda, adventure film but it’s well scripted for its time and is superbly shot. In fact, I might say that would-be filmmakers should watch this simply for the visual language alone. It does have white savior elements and American paternalism in spades but the point of the movie was to help the general public sympathize with the plight of the Chinese and recognize our shared humanity all while telling a rip roaring story during wartime. It’s a Yankee’s journey from selfish opportunism to compassionate self-sacrifice.

    If you liked Wake Island, which I also reviewed, then you’ll probably enjoy this movie too as both films were directed by John Farrow. Loretta young is believable as a missionary/teacher while Alan Ladd and William Bendix have great Chemistry as war profiteer buddies that have a change of heart. They worked so well together that I immediately ordered The Blue Dahlia when I realized both actors were in that film together. Also the great Philip Ahn (who was in ton of movies) and the talented Sen Yung have excellent supporting roles as Ladd’s Chinese “brothers” in arms. The action scenes aren’t too shabby either.

    Give this one a look-see if you need an exciting, golden age classic with less racial baggage.
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  • R. D. Karam
    4.0 out of 5 stars ALAN LADD AND TWENTY GIRLS... So read a1943 movie poster for CHINA
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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    The KL blu ray of CHINA (1943) is an upgraded version of Universal's dvd. In addition to subtitles, it has a commentary by noir historian Eddy Mueller, with just the right dosage of meanderings from the movie and actors at hand. Alan Ladd and Loretta Young also appear together in AND NOW TOMORROW (1944). I own a region 2 Simply Media dvd of TOMORROW I got some years ago from Amazon UK. It's an acceptable transfer but lacks the luster and bonuses usually found on a blu ray. Ah, the joy of basking in “forties cinema” on blu ray!
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  • Redmenace
    5.0 out of 5 stars 1 of inspo for Indy
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024
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    I caught this out as it was cited as one of the inspirations for Indiana Jones. Interesting and fun.
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  • Kathy M.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I expected.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
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    With the cast, I expected better. I was disappointed. A very early Alan Ladd film before he became a big star.
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  • The CinemaScope Cat
    3.0 out of 5 stars Effective piece of WWII propaganda
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2014
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    In 1941 China, an American profiteer (Alan Ladd) sells oil to both China and its Japanese invaders. But when he hooks up with an American schoolteacher (Loretta Young) and her female Chinese students on the run from the impending Japanese, his "neutrality" will soon evaporate. A combination of wartime propaganda and action movie, John Farrow's CHINA starts off tough and unsentimental but as it approaches the end, it becomes just another jingoistic movie designed to boost the moral of American wartime moviegoers. Ladd has a speech where he tells off the Japanese on why they'll never conquer America that will most likely set your teeth on edge. But with the exception of the three leads (William Bendix as Ladd's sidekick is the third star) and Tala Birell in briefly as a Russian blonde, the rest of the cast are Asian and the Chinese actors are allowed some decent roles instead of the usual stereotypes (the Japanese characters excepted). There's the cold blooded murder of a baby (Irene Tso) and the brutal gang rape of a Chinese girl (Marianne Quon) by the Japanese which must have shocked 1943 audiences. As far as WWII propaganda films go, this is one of the better ones. Arizona subs for China. With Philip Ahn, Victor Sen Yung (THE LETTER), Richard Loo, Iris Wong and Chester Gan.

    The Universal MOD DVD-r is an adequate transfer in the proper 1.37 aspect ratio.
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  • Gene Cisco
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Kiss Before China Explodes
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2015
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    The politically-correct marketeers finally made the right choice releasing this 1943 film starring Alan Ladd (aka Mr. Jones, oil middle man) is an action-packed short-lived bit of war propaganda when China was our ally and a very patriotic film with romance (Loretta Young as Ms.Grant first pairing) taking a back seat. Along for the ride is Ladd's steady sidekick ("Blue Dahlia") William Bendix and a car load of Chinese/American actors who featured in later films (Richard Loo "Soldier of Fortune"), Philip Ahn (TVs "Kung-Fu") and some lovely ingenues (Charley Chan). Alan Ladd appears to be more buffed (six-packs) physically in this film than he was in "The Great Gatsby," which must have appealed very much to American cinema audiences. The Japanese are on the march in coastal China (pre-1941) and seizing any opportunity to display brutality that will be apparent to America shortly. Mr. Jones plays it neutral until his cargo of nubile Chinese students and Ms.Grant are more than threatened. In one act of brutality shown off-screen, Mr. Jones becomes guerrilla/warrior taking no prisoners leading to an explosive climax. Although 80 minutes in length, it is action-packed and sympathetic to the cause. Directed by John Farrow with excellent black-and-white cinematography.
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  • P L Ramsey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good film
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
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    Good film about a man that only wants to make money off the war, then becomes involved in battle.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2017
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    That was a good movie like it very much. Tks
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  • Spectator
    5.0 out of 5 stars Alan Ladd am Anfang seiner Karriere
    Reviewed in Germany on November 2, 2017
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    Dieser Kriegsfilm von 1943 von John Farrow zeigt Alan Ladd in einem seiner ersten Filme für Paramount. Die Handlung führt uns nach China und spielt 1941 während des zweiten chinesisch - japanischen Krieges. Politisch bezieht der Film keine Stellung, sondern konzentriert sich ausschließlich auf Actionszenen. David Jones (Alan Ladd) betreibt einen Treibstoff-Handel und verkauft seine Ware an den höchsten Bieter. D.h. er macht vorwiegend Geschäfte mit den Japanern. Auf dem Weg nach Shanghai trifft er die Lehrerin Carolyn Grant (Loretta Young) und verliebt sich in sie. Ebenfalls dabei ist Davids Freund Johnny Sparrow (William Bendix). Carolyn überzeugt David von den Grausamkeiten der Japaner, die sich sowohl ihr, als auch ihren Schülerinnen gegenüber dokumentieren. Japanische Soldaten vergreifen sich an den jungen Mädchen. Deshalb folgt David einer Gruppe von chinesischen Guerillas im Kampf mit den Japanern. Auch einen Flugzeugangriff muss er überstehen. Alles ist darauf ausgerichtet, die Japaner aus China zu vertreiben. Dafür muss David sogar sein Leben einsetzen. Alan Ladd war erst 30 Jahre alt, als er diesen Film drehte. Meistens sieht man ihn mit freiem Oberkörper. Seine schauspielerische Leistung ist okay, kann aber nicht mit der Leistung von Loretta Young konkurrieren. Für alle Ladd-Fans ist dieser Film jedoch ein interessantes Dokument seiner frühen Jahre.
    Das Bildformat ist 4:3 (schwarz/weiß), der Ton Dolby Digital Mono. Sprache Englisch. Keine Extras.
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  • waikru
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2017
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    Alan Ladd's character in the movie - David Jones along with Charlton Heston's character Harry Steele in Secret of the Incas was the inspiration for the Indiana Jones persona, a combination of the two creating the famous achaeologist / adventurer that we all know.

    China is an excellent film and probably Alan Ladd at his best, definately worth a watch if you like this type on genre.
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  • Duncan Brown
    4.0 out of 5 stars A BOYS OWN ADVENTURE FROM 1940's HOLLYWOOD
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2019
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    I brought this film on DVD, with vouchers from my nephew Jack last Christmas.
    It is in the realms of an Indiana Jones movie, with Alan Ladd wearing the leather jacket and black fedora hat.
    I must admit that the makers of the film did a good job in creating China within there own native America.
    Alan Ladd and the lovely Loretta Young both give good performances who help a group of young Chinese students escape from the invading Japanese armies.
    The quality of the print of the film that was used to transfer it to DVD is good for a movie that is nearly eighty years old.
    Alan Ladd was an actor before his time, it was unfortunate that he died at the age of fifty.
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  • Robert Tilden
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2017
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    Good story well acted a great movie for my collection
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