Plot
In the tense atmosphere of November 1941, on the brink of America's entry into World War II, we meet Johnny 'Bugsy' Williams. Johnny is a daring American news photographer with a knack for evading danger. After a daring escape from the Japanese, he finds himself back in the exotic landscapes of Burma, where he encounters the enchantingly beautiful Miss Haoli Young.
Johnny's not just a man behind the lens; he's also a skilled flyer. His friend, Shorty McGuire, is persistently persuading him to join the esteemed ranks of the Flying Tigers. There's a fortune to be made filming the strategic Burma Road, a temptation that hangs heavily in the air. Yet, Johnny is captivated by Haoli, and he shuns this golden opportunity to stay close to her.
Just when he thinks he's found a semblance of peace, Haoli abruptly departs for Kunming, where her father operates a school. Johnny finds himself caught in a web of intrigue as he discovers that a price has been placed on his head and Japanese spies are on his trail.
When devastating news reaches him that the Japanese are planning to obliterate Kunming, he begins a desperate race against time. With America still neutral and danger closing in from all sides, Johnny embarks on a daring mission to rescue Haoli, navigating a world teetering on the edge of chaos.
Where to watch China Girl?
China Girl is a drama movie featuring Robert Blake and directed by Henry Hathaway.
China Girl is currently streaming on DIRECTV.