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Top billed cast

Richard BooneCapt. Sam Moran
Vera MilesMelissa Hyde
Joan BlondellKittibelle Lightfoot Clark
Steve IhnatKryder
Chips RaffertyH. Charlie Lightfoot
Kent SmithAkamai Barnes
Sam Kapu Jr.Kimo
Gina VillinesMiriam "Mim" Lowry
Duane EddyTiger Cat Clark
Mark ThomasMacklin

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