

Forbidden
1953-12-02 · 85 min · ★ 6.3
Eddie Darrow, seeking a mobster's widow in Macao, gets involved in a casino owner's affairs.
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- Directors
- Rudolph Maté
- Production companies
- Universal International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tony CurtisEddie Darrow
Joanne DruChristine Lawrence Manard
Lyle BettgerJustin Keit
Marvin MillerCliff Chalmer
Victor Sen YungAllan Chung
Peter MamakosSam (as Peter J. Mamakos)
Alan DexterBernard 'Benny' PendletonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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