Macao
~A sultry chanteuse, a hunk on the lam and a fortune in stolen gems
Overview
Nick Cochran, an American in exile in Macao, has a chance to restore his name by helping capture an international crime lord. Undercover, can he mislead the bad guys and still woo the attractive singer/petty crook, Julie Benson?
Genres
- Adventure
- Drama
- Romance
- Crime
General Information
Release Date: 1952-04-11
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 81 min
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