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China Gate

1957-05-22 · 97 min · ★ 6.2

Action · War · Drama

Near the end of the French phase of the Vietnam War, a group of mercenaries are recruited to travel through enemy territory to the Chinese border.

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Directors
Samuel Fuller
Production companies
Globe Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 150,000

Top Cast

Gene BarryGene BarrySgt. Brock
Angie DickinsonAngie DickinsonLucky Legs
Nat King ColeNat King ColeGoldie
Paul DubovPaul DubovCapt. Caumont
Lee Van CleefLee Van CleefMaj. Cham
George GivotGeorge GivotCpl. Pigalle
Gerald MiltonGerald MiltonPvt. Andreades
Neyle MorrowNeyle MorrowLeung
Marcel DalioMarcel DalioFather Paul
Maurice MarsacMaurice MarsacCol. De Sars
Warren HsiehThe Boy
Paul BuschCpl. Kruger
James HongJames HongCharlie
William Soo HooMoi Leader
Walter Soo HooGuard
Sasha HardenPvt. Jaszi
Weaver LevyKhuan
Suey ChanMonk (uncredited)
Charles CirilloSoldier (uncredited)
Paul KingSoldier (uncredited)

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