Dir. William A. Wellman · Starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Paul Fix, Joy Kim, Berry Kroeger, Mike Mazurki · Music Roy Webb
“Adventure on the dangerous waters of the Orient!”
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An American Merchant Marine captain, rescued from a Chinese Communist jail by local villagers, is "shanghaied" into transporting the entire village to Hong Kong on an ancient paddle steamer.
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A gripping, old-school adventure where stakes are high and escape feels impossible. The tension builds with every mile, creating a palpable sense of urgency and desperation as characters race against time and unseen threats.
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