Hong Kong (1952): cast, story & where to watch

1952 · Film · ★ 4.3

Hong Kong poster

Released in 1952, Hong Kong is a drama and adventure film directed by Lewis R. Foster, running about 94 minutes. “Port of a thousand dangers.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. American adventurer Jeff Williams is fleeing the communist advance in China when he becomes entangled with a young Chinese orphan, Wei Lin, and a beautiful Red Cross volunteer, who arranges for their harrowing escape to Hong Kong.

Who’s in it. Hong Kong stars Ronald Reagan as Jeff Williams, Rhonda Fleming as Victoria Evans, Nigel Bruce as Lighton and Marvin Miller as Tao Liang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Hong Kong has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hong Kong page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hong Kong tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hong Kong (1952)?
In US, Hong Kong is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hong Kong worth watching?
Hong Kong holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong stars Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Fleming, Nigel Bruce, Marvin Miller and Mary Somerville.
When was Hong Kong released?
Hong Kong was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.