Susan Hayward's husband has been detained while taking photographs in China and so she tries to illicit the help of Hong Kong based "entrepreneur" Clark Gable to try and rescue him. Despite some initial hostility, he falls for her and determines to try and help so he can win her from the captured Gene Barry. It's a pretty run of the mill romantic adventure, Hayward looks the part and there is certainly a glint in…
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.
Top Cast
Clark Gable
Hank Lee
Susan Hayward
Mrs. Jane Hoyt
Michael Rennie
Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police
Gene Barry
Louis Hoyt
Tom Tully
Tweedie
Alexander D'Arcy
Rene Dupont Chevalier
Anna Sten
Madame Dupree
Leo Gordon
Big Matt
Jack Kruschen
Austin Stoker
Russell Collins
Icky
Richard Loo
Gen. Po Lin
Soo Yong
Dak Lai
Frank Tang
Capt. Ying Fai - Chicago
Mel Welles
Fernand Rocha
Robert Burton
Father Xavier (uncredited)
James Hong
Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
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FAQ about Soldier of Fortune
What is Soldier of Fortune about?
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…
When was Soldier of Fortune released?
Soldier of Fortune was released in 1955.
What genres does Soldier of Fortune belong to?
Soldier of Fortune is categorised as Action, Romance, Adventure.
Who stars in Soldier of Fortune?
The cast of Soldier of Fortune includes Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Gene Barry, Tom Tully.