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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

China Gate (1957)










































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Storyline
During the Indochina War, a group of diverse demolition mercenaries hired by the French must sabotage an arsenal of bombs that are hidden in the mountains by their communist rivals. Occupied by an onslaught of Chinese rebel advances, a French commander persuades Eurasian seductress and Cognac smuggler, Lucky Legs (Angie Dickinson), to lead the group of mercenaries to the northern border in exchange for her and her son's exemption to America. However, Lucky learns that her racist and estranged husband, Sergent Brock (Gene Barry), will be accompanying the group on their quest. Captin Caumont (Paul Dubov) is in charge of the mercenaries, and Goldie (Nat'King' Cole) will aid Sergent Brock to ensure the mission is a success. Yet, Lucky and Sergent Brock can't escape their past and differences, which leads to many complications along the way.

Monday, March 11, 2019

Take My Life [a.k.a. Murder Rap] (1942) [Lost Film]





The New York Age
New York, New York, New York
Sat, Jul 04, 1942 · Page 10


The New York Age
New York, New York, New York
Sat, Jun 27, 1942 · Page 10

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Storyline
The Harlem Dead End Kids are brought to the brink of tragedy when one of their gang members is framed for murder. They suddenly see the error of their ways and join the United States Army and learn what it's like to be real men.

*** This film is considered lost until notified otherwise. ***

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Rio Conchos (1964)



















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Storyline
When a shipment of repeating rifles is stolen from the U.S. Cavalry, Capt. Haven (Stuart Whitman) and Sgt. Franklyn are sent to recover them and enlist the aid of an alcoholic former confederate and Indian hater, James Lassiter (Richard Boone) and a Mexican murderer, Rodriguez (Tony Franciosa). Lassiter, who owns one of the rifles, says it came from his embittered former commander Col. Pardee, while an Apache woman informant reveals that Pardee intends to sell the stolen arms to her people.