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The Road to Hong Kong poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.3 / 100
1962·Comedy / Musical / Sci-Fi·1h 31m

THE ROAD TO HONG KONG

“The last of the red hot Lamas!”

When Chester accidentally memorises and destroys the only copy of a secret Russian formula for a new and improved rocket fuel, he and Harry are thrust into international intrigue, trying to stay alive while keeping the formula out of enemy hands.

Above the Line
Norman Panama·DirectorNorman Panama·WriterMelvin Frank·WriterJack Hildyard·Director of PhotographyRobert Farnon·Original Music ComposerAlan Osbiston·Editor
Cast
Bing Crosby·Harry TurnerBob Hope·Chester BabcockJoan Collins·DianeRobert Morley·Leader of the 3rd EchelonWalter Gotell·Dr. ZorbbFelix Aylmer·Grand LamaDorothy Lamour·Dorothy LamourRoger Delgado·JinnahJacqueline Jones·Blonde at AirportKatya Douglas·3rd Echelon Receptionist
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Norman Panama·DirectorAngela Martelli·ContinuityPamela Davies·ContinuityBluey Hill·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Norman Panama·WriterMelvin Frank·Writer
Camera· 2
Jack Hildyard·Director of PhotographyGerry Fisher·Camera Operator
Editing· 3
Alan Osbiston·EditorJohn C. Smith·EditorJohn Victor-Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Robert Farnon·Original Music ComposerBuster Ambler·SoundChris Greenham·Sound EditorJimmy Van Heusen·SongsSammy Cahn·SongsLee Doig·Music EditorBob Jones·Sound
Art & Design· 7
Roger K. Furse·Production DesignWilliam Hutchinson·Art DirectionAnthony Mendleson·Costume DesignSyd Cain·Art DirectionMaurice Fowler·Set DecorationDavid Aylott·Makeup ArtistMaurice Binder·Main Title Designer
Production· 3
Melvin Frank·ProducerSally Nicholl·CastingBill Kirby·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 2
Joan White·HairstylistWally Veevers·Special Effects
By the Numbers
63.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI 160%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#668026
#661A66
Mood
Playful, Adventurous, Whimsical
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A minimalist, graphic-design style movie poster features a large, olive-green cartoon dragon with big white eyes and jagged teeth, coiled in the upper center. T”

comedyadventure
Key Elements
DragonPagoda Like ShapeCart
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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