Soldiers of Fortune
“Strangers in a strange land, face to face with death in a hundred forms, they never waver.”
Synopsis
Civil engineer Robert Clay is commissioned by wealthy New Yorker Mr. Langham to open iron deposits in the tiny South American republic of Olancho. General Mendoza, the unscrupulous head of the army, unsuccessfully tries to persuade President Alvarez, and then Clay, to divide the spoils of the contract.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Dwan, Richard Harding Davis
- Original Title
- Soldiers of Fortune
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Allan Dwan Productions, Mayflower Photoplay Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Allan Dwan, Richard Harding Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Allan Dwan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soldiers of Fortune
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soldiers of Fortune about?
Civil engineer Robert Clay is commissioned by wealthy New Yorker Mr. Langham to open iron deposits in the tiny South American republic of Olancho. General Mendoza, the unscrupulous head of the army, unsuccessfully tries to persuade President Alvarez, and then Clay, to divide the spoils of the contract.
Who directed Soldiers of Fortune?
Soldiers of Fortune was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Soldiers of Fortune?
The principal cast of Soldiers of Fortune includes Norman Kerry, Pauline Starke, Anna Q. Nilsson, Melbourne MacDowell, Wallace Beery.
When was Soldiers of Fortune released and how long is it?
Soldiers of Fortune was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Soldiers of Fortune based on a book or true story?
Soldiers of Fortune is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Harding Davis".