Road to Hong Kong (1962). This is the final Hope and Crosby movie. They play Chester and Harry, two hucksters. When Chester loses his memory, they are told that his only hope is to go to a lamasery where they have an herb that can not only restore one's memory but enhance it. Now through a case of mistaken identity they get there hands on some sensitive material and the only copy of it are in Chester's head. But unfortunately for them the high lama sent someone to get the herbs back thus making it impossible for to get the information. And the people who want it are willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
Director
Norman Panama
Writers
Melvin Frank (writer)
Norman Panama (writer)
Cast
Bing Crosby... Harry Turner
Bob Hope... Chester Babcock
Joan Collins... Diane (3rd Echelon agent)
Robert Morley... Leader of the 3rd Echelon
Walter Gotell... Dr. Zorbb (3rd Echelon scientist)
Felix Aylmer... Grand Lama
Alan Gifford... American official
Michele Mok... Mr. Ahso
Katya Douglas... 3rd Echelon receptionist
Roger Delgado... Jhinnah
Robert Ayres... American official
Mei Ling... Ming Toy
Jacqueline Jones... Blonde at airport
Yvonne Shima... Poon Soon
Dorothy Lamour... Herself
Trivia
- Joan Collins was given the female lead in this final "Road" picture and Dorothy Lamour was given a small cameo appearance. When Lamour balked, and since financial backing hinged on her participation in the project, her role was enlarged.
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