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6.6

China

DramaWarApproved

"Alan Ladd and twenty girls - trapped by the rapacious Japs!"

Duration

1h 19m

Release

21 Apr 1943

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

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...

Plot

During the Japanese invasion of China, a cynical, macho profiteer meets a compassionate, beautiful schoolteacher.

Cast

Loretta YoungAlan LaddWilliam Bendix

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10

Details

Director

John Farrow

Writers

John Stuart DudleyFrank Butler
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