The Road to Hong Kong
“The last of the red hot Lamas!”
Synopsis
When Chester accidentally memorises and destroys the only copy of a secret Russian formula for a new and improved rocket fuel, he and Harry are thrust into international intrigue, trying to stay alive while keeping the formula out of enemy hands.
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The Road to Hong Kong (1962) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Harry Turner
Bob Hope
Chester Babcock
Joan Collins
Diane
Robert Morley
Leader of the 3rd Echelon
Walter Gotell
Dr. Zorbb
Felix Aylmer
Grand Lama
Alan Gifford
American Official
Michel Mok
Undetermined Role (as Michele Mok)
Katya Douglas
3rd Echelon Receptionist
Roger Delgado
Jinnah
Robert Ayres
American Official
Mei Ling
Ming Toy
Jacqueline Jones
Blonde at Airport
Yvonne Shima
Dorothy Lamour
Dorothy Lamour
Peter Sellers
Indian Neurologist (uncredited)
David Niven
Lama Remembering Lady Chatterly's Lover (uncredited)
Dean Martin
Grape on Plutomium (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.6x
+$3.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Panama
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Original Score
- Robert Farnon
- Original Title
- The Road to Hong Kong
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.2M
- Production Studios
- Melnor Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Panama
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Robert Farnon
Jack Hildyard
Alan Osbiston, John C. Smith, John Victor-Smith
Melvin Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Panama
Director
Melvin Frank
Writer
Norman Panama
Writer
Melvin Frank
Producer
Robert Farnon
Original Music Composer
Alan Osbiston
Editor
John C. Smith
Editor
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Roger K. Furse
Production Design
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Jack Hildyard
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road to Hong Kong
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What is The Road to Hong Kong about?
When Chester accidentally memorises and destroys the only copy of a secret Russian formula for a new and improved rocket fuel, he and Harry are thrust into international intrigue, trying to stay alive while keeping the formula out of enemy hands.
Who directed The Road to Hong Kong?
The Road to Hong Kong was directed by Norman Panama.
Who stars in The Road to Hong Kong?
The principal cast of The Road to Hong Kong includes Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joan Collins, Robert Morley, Walter Gotell.
When was The Road to Hong Kong released and how long is it?
The Road to Hong Kong was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Road to Hong Kong?
The Road to Hong Kong had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $5.2M at the worldwide box office (2.6 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Road to Hong Kong?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Road to Hong Kong was composed by Robert Farnon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Road to Hong Kong?
The Road to Hong Kong holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).