---
title: "China Rose"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/china-rose-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 91220
imdb_id: "tt0085331"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# China Rose (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/china-rose-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: China Rose
Year: 1983
Release Date (US): 10/08/1983
Genres: Drama and Mystery
Runtime: 1h 40m
Director: Robert Day
Cast: George C. Scott, Michael Biehn, Ali MacGraw, Denis Lill
Plot: A man arrives in China to search for his son, whom he hasn't seen in many years. A female American Embassy employee, who knows the country and speaks the language, is assigned to assist him, but soon they run into more trouble than they expected.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        China Rose is a 1983 film categorized as a drama and mystery. Directed by Robert Day, the production features a cast including George C. Scott, Michael Biehn, Ali MacGraw, and Denis Lill. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Plex Channel, The Roku Channel, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Day
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS Entertainment Productions, Halcyon Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George C. Scott** as *Burton Allen*
- **Ali MacGraw** as *Rose Arrow*
- **Michael Biehn** as *Daniel Allen*
- **Denis Lill** as *Supt. George*
- **James Hong** as *Professor Chen*
- **Carolyn Levine** as *Maggie Clay*
- **John Nisbet** as *Milton Clay*
- **Tang Lan Hua** as *Li Ling*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch China Rose online?
China Rose is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is China Rose worth watching?
China Rose holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie China Rose and when was it released?
China Rose is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed China Rose?
China Rose was directed by Robert Day.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [China Rose — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/91220)
- [China Rose (TV Movie 1983) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085331/)
- [China Rose (1983) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/91220-china-rose/cast)
- [China Rose (1983) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/china-rose/credits)

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