Soldier of Fortune

Name: Soldier of Fortune
Genre: Action, Romance, Adventure
Released: 1955-05-24
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Gene Barry, Tom Tully

1955·Movie·NR·96 min·★ 6.0(33)

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“Tale of Today's Orient.”

An American woman arrives in Hong Kong to unravel the mystery of her missing photographer husband. After getting nowhere with the authorities, she is led by some underground characters to an American soldier of fortune working in the area against the Communists. He promises to help find her husband.

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About Soldier of Fortune

Soldier of Fortune is a 1955 English-language action, romance and adventure film directed by Edward Dmytryk. The cast is led by Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie. It has a runtime of 1h 36m.

Soldier of Fortune was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on May 24, 1955, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Edward Dmytryk
Writers: Ernest K. Gann
Release date: May 24, 1955
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $3 million
Production: 20th Century Fox

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Soldier of Fortune cast & crew

Soldier of Fortune was directed by Edward Dmytryk and written by Ernest K. Gann.

The cast features Clark Gable as Hank Lee, Susan Hayward as Mrs. Jane Hoyt, Michael Rennie as Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police, Gene Barry as Louis Hoyt, Tom Tully as Tweedie, and Alexander D'Arcy as Rene Dupont Chevalier.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Leo Tover and it was produced by Buddy Adler.

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