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That Lady from Peking (1975)

Max Foster (Carl Betz), an American newspaper reporter, is in Hong Kong to assist a defecting Russian diplomat. In return for arranging an escape, the diplomat must turn over to Foster a diary revealing the true events taking place in China. While making his escape, the defector is killed ant the diary vanishes. The reporter sets off on a search for it, from Hong Kong to Australia. The chase ends in an action-filled climax, with the journalist finally meeting up with "That Lady from Peking" (Nancy Kwan) - the diplomat's daughter.

  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Carl BetzCarl BetzMax Foster
  • Photo of Nancy KwanNancy KwanSue Ten Chan
  • Photo of Bobby RydellBobby RydellBuddy Foster
  • Photo of Sid MeltonSid MeltonBenny Segal
  • Photo of Don ReidDon ReidSpronsky
  • Photo of Eva LyndEva LyndNatalia
  • Photo of Vicki BenetVicki BenetTess
  • Photo of Sandy GoreSandy GoreMarisa Russo
  • Photo of Owen WeingottOwen WeingottBarina
  • Photo of Graham RouseGraham RouseVaritch

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