

The Scavengers
1959-10-01 · 79 min · ★ 7.5
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 EdwardsStuart Allison
Carol OhmartMarion Allison
Richard Loo
Eddie Infante
Efren ReyesPuan
Vic DiazCasimir O'HaraTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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