Escape from Hong Kong (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Escape from Hong Kong is an adventure and war film directed by William Nigh, running about 60 minutes. “3 AMERICAN SHARP-SHOOTERS ring the bell at Hong Kong” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three American vaudeville entertainers become involved with spies in Hong Kong, just before Pearl Harbor.
Who’s in it. Escape from Hong Kong stars Leo Carrillo as Pancho, Andy Devine as Blimp, Marjorie Lord as Valarie Hale and Don Terry as Rusty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Escape from Hong Kong has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from Hong Kong page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from Hong Kong tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from Hong Kong (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape from Hong Kong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape from Hong Kong worth watching?
- Escape from Hong Kong holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape from Hong Kong?
- Escape from Hong Kong stars Leo Carrillo, Andy Devine, Marjorie Lord, Don Terry and Gilbert Emery.
- When was Escape from Hong Kong released?
- Escape from Hong Kong was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.