A merchant marine captain, rescued from the Chinese Communists by local villagers, is "shanghaied" into transporting the whole village to Hong Kong on an ancient paddle steamer.—Jim Beaver
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I loved this movie John Wayne and Lauren Bacal play off each other very well. Well worth the watch but please don't watch if you are easily offended. This movie was made for a time and place, and it is an enjoyable watch.
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