Soldier of Fortune
“Tale of Today's Orient.”
Synopsis
An American woman arrives in Hong Kong to unravel the mystery of her missing photographer husband. After getting nowhere with the authorities, she is led by some underground characters to an American soldier of fortune working in the area against the Communists. He promises to help find her husband.
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Soldier of Fortune ≣ 1955 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-10
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Hank Lee
Susan Hayward
Mrs. Jane Hoyt
Michael Rennie
Inspector Merryweather, Hong Kong Marine Police
Gene Barry
Louis Hoyt
Tom Tully
Tweedie
Alexander D'Arcy
Rene Dupont Chevalier
Anna Sten
Madame Dupree
Leo Gordon
Big Matt
Jack Kruschen
Austin Stoker
Russell Collins
Icky
Richard Loo
Gen. Po Lin
Soo Yong
Dak Lai
Frank Tang
Capt. Ying Fai - Chicago
Mel Welles
Fernand Rocha
Robert Burton
Father Xavier (uncredited)
James Hong
Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Hotel Lobby Extra (uncredited)
George Chan
Clerk in Cheap Hotel (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest K. Gann
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Soldier of Fortune
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Ernest K. Gann
Hugo Friedhofer
Leo Tover
Dorothy Spencer
Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dmytryk
Director
Ernest K. Gann
Screenplay
Buddy Adler
Producer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Soldier of Fortune
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What is Soldier of Fortune about?
An American woman arrives in Hong Kong to unravel the mystery of her missing photographer husband. After getting nowhere with the authorities, she is led by some underground characters to an American soldier of fortune working in the area against the Communists. He promises to help find her husband.
Who directed Soldier of Fortune?
Soldier of Fortune was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Soldier of Fortune?
The principal cast of Soldier of Fortune includes Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Gene Barry, Tom Tully.
When was Soldier of Fortune released and how long is it?
Soldier of Fortune was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Soldier of Fortune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soldier of Fortune was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Soldier of Fortune based on a book or true story?
Soldier of Fortune is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest K. Gann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Soldier of Fortune?
Soldier of Fortune holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).