Escape from Hong Kong
“3 AMERICAN SHARP-SHOOTERS ring the bell at Hong Kong”
Synopsis
Three American vaudeville entertainers become involved with spies in Hong Kong, just before Pearl Harbor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Chanslor
- Original Title
- Escape from Hong Kong
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Roy Chanslor
Elwood Bredell
Maurice Wright
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Roy Chanslor
Screenplay
Maurice Wright
Editor
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Hong Kong
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What is Escape from Hong Kong about?
Three American vaudeville entertainers become involved with spies in Hong Kong, just before Pearl Harbor.
Who directed Escape from Hong Kong?
Escape from Hong Kong was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Escape from Hong Kong?
The principal cast of Escape from Hong Kong includes Leo Carrillo, Andy Devine, Marjorie Lord, Don Terry, Gilbert Emery.
When was Escape from Hong Kong released and how long is it?
Escape from Hong Kong was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from Hong Kong?
Escape from Hong Kong holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).