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Guerillas in Pink Lace (1964)

An American gambler masquerades as a Catholic priest during the fall of Manila early in World War II in the Pacific to obtain clearance to fly out on an official military transport. Five American showgirls wrangle a pass with the aid of a helpful U.S. Army colonel to leave on the same plane. Ironically, the transport crashes at sea. The gambler and the girls wind up on a Japanese held island. Initially, they stay out of sight from the enemy, but inevitably things change.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of George MontgomeryGeorge MontgomeryMurphy
  • Photo of Valerie VardaValerie VardaLori
  • Photo of Joan ShawleeJoan ShawleeMiss Gloria Maxine
  • Photo of Jane EarlJane EarlJane
  • Photo of Ruth EarlRuth EarlMarguerite
  • Photo of Robin GraceRobin GraceJosie
  • Photo of Diki LernerDiki LernerJapanese Private First Class
  • Photo of Joe SisonJoe SisonJapanese Superior Private

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