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The Scavengers

1959-10-01 · 79 min · ★ 7.5

Thriller · Adventure · Crime

A former smuggler finds his missing wife in Hong Kong. Marion has fallen in with a bad crowd and is involved with narcotics and stolen government bonds, requiring Stuart to extricate her from her woes.

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Directors
John Cromwell
Production companies
Lynn-Romero Productions
Countries
Philippines, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vince EdwardsVince EdwardsStuart Allison
Carol OhmartCarol OhmartMarion Allison
Richard LooRichard Loo
Tamar BenamyMarissa
John WallaceTaggert
Eddie InfanteEddie Infante
Mario Barri(as Mario Bari)
Joe Sison
Bruno Punzalan
Renato Robles
Efren ReyesEfren ReyesPuan
Vic DiazVic DiazCasimir O'Hara

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