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Captain China

5.519501h 37mNRMovieActionAdventureRomance

The title character, played by John Payne, is a ship's captain whose embittered behavior after losing his lady love seemingly leads to tragedy. Accused of deliberately scuttling his ship during a typhoon, Captain China hopes to clear…

DirectorLewis R. Foster
WritersGwen Bagni·Lewis R. Foster
ProducersWilliam C. Thomas·William H. Pine

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lewis R. Foster

JPJohn Payne
John Payne
Charles S. Chinnough
GRGail Russell
Gail Russell
Kim Mitchell
JLJeffrey Lynn
Jeffrey Lynn
Capt. George Brendensen
LJLon Chaney Jr.
Lon Chaney Jr.
Red Lynch
EBEdgar Bergen
Edgar Bergen
Mr. Haasvelt
MOMichael O'Shea
Michael O'Shea
Trask
ECEllen Corby
Ellen Corby
Miss Endicott
RARobert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Keegan
JQJohn Qualen
John Qualen
Geech
IGIlka Grüning
Ilka Grüning
Mrs. Marguerite Haasvelt
DPDenver Pyle
Denver Pyle
Steve
KRKeith Richards
Keith Richards
Alberts

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Captain China — streaming FAQ

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Captain China isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Captain China on Netflix?

No, Captain China is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Captain China isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.