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Hong Kong Confidential (1958)

“One cornered counterspy against them all”

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Plot

In an atmosphere charged with tension and political intrigue, the tranquility of the world teeters on the brink of shattering. The news reaches American intelligence that Crown Prince Abdul of Thamen, an influential Middle Eastern kingdom, has been abducted by ruthless Communists. This hostile act is a desperate gambit to pressure King Ali Ben Faid, Abdul's father, into reneging on a pivotal treaty with the Americans, which would establish a western-controlled missile base in Thamen. Instead, the King stands on the precipice of signing a similar treaty with the Soviets, a move that could potentially ignite the flames of World War III. As the clock ticks down, the tension thickens. King Faid provides western intelligence with a two-week window to locate Abdul before he submits to the Soviets' demands. Hope flickers when Dennis Brooks, a man with mysterious links to Thamen, reaches out to Casey Reed, an undercover American agent based in Hong Kong. However, before Brooks could spill his secrets, he is silenced forever. Thrust into the heart of this international maeligan, Casey Reed, who moonlights as a nightclub singer, is assigned the monumental task of finding Abdul by navigating the intricate web spun by Brooks. Balancing his dual roles becomes a perilous dance, as he must not only evade enemy eyes but also keep his secret from his stage partner and love interest, Fay Wells. Oblivious to Casey's covert operations, Fay's life unknowingly hangs in the balance as Casey delves deeper into the mystery. Casey's pursuit of truth takes a dangerous turn when he falls into the clutches of the Communists. There, he learns of a chilling plot to execute both him and the Arab prince, a scheme designed to point accusing fingers at the US. As the stakes escalate, Casey must outwit his captors and protect Fay, all while racing against time to save Abdul and prevent a global catastrophe.

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Hong Kong Confidential is an action movie featuring Gene Barry.

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