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World for Ransom
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World for Ransom

1954-01-31 · 82 min · ★ 5.2

Drama · Action · Thriller

In Singapore, a private detective and the British authorities are on the trail of a crime syndicate that kidnaps a nuclear physicist with the aim of selling him to the highest bidder.

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Directors
Robert Aldrich
Production companies
Plaza Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dan DuryeaDan DuryeaMike Callahan / Corrigan
Gene LockhartGene LockhartAlexis Pederas
Patric KnowlesPatric KnowlesJulian March
Reginald DennyReginald DennyMajor Ian Bone
Nigel BruceNigel BruceGovernor Sir Charles Coutts
Marian CarrMarian CarrFrennessey March
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsSean O'Connor
Douglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrilleInsp. McCollum
Carmen D'AntonioDancer
Keye LukeKeye LukeWong
Clarence LungClarence LungJohnny Chan
Lou NovaGuzik
Patrick AllenPatrick Allen
Spencer Chan
Herschel GrahamClub Patron (uncredited)
Stuart HallMilitary Officer (uncredited)
George Hoagland
Gustave Lax
Strother MartinStrother Martin
Beal Wong

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