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The Corrupt Ones

Original title: Die Hölle von Macao
  • 19671967
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
201
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The Corrupt Ones (1967)
AdventureCrimeDrama
Spy accidentally gets an ancient treasure. Several corrupt groups try to steal it from him.Spy accidentally gets an ancient treasure. Several corrupt groups try to steal it from him.Spy accidentally gets an ancient treasure. Several corrupt groups try to steal it from him.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
201
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James Hill
  • Writers
    • Ladislas Fodor(original story)
    • Brian Clemens(screenplay)
    • Harald Bloom(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Robert Stack
    • Elke Sommer
    • Nancy Kwan
  • Director
    • James Hill
  • Writers
    • Ladislas Fodor(original story)
    • Brian Clemens(screenplay)
    • Harald Bloom(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Robert Stack
    • Elke Sommer
    • Nancy Kwan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Elke Sommer and Robert Stack in The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    Nancy Kwan in The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    Elke Sommer and Robert Stack in The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    Nancy Kwan and Christian Marquand in The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    Nancy Kwan and Christian Marquand in The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    Nancy Kwan and Christian Marquand in The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    Nancy Kwan, Elke Sommer, and Robert Stack in The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    Elke Sommer and Robert Stack in The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    The Corrupt Ones (1967)
    Elke Sommer and Robert Stack in The Corrupt Ones (1967)

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    Robert Stack
    Robert Stack
    • Cliff Wilder
    Elke Sommer
    Elke Sommer
    • Lilly Mancini
    Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan
    • Tina
    Christian Marquand
    Christian Marquand
    • Brandon
    Maurizio Arena
    Maurizio Arena
    • Danny
    Richard Haller
    • Kua-Song
    Hans Heyde
    • Hugo
    • (as Dean Heyde)
    Ah Yue Lou
    • Chow
    • (as Ah-Yue Lou)
    Marisa Merlini
    Marisa Merlini
    • Madame Vulcano
    Rosemarie Stack
    Rosemarie Stack
    • Bar Patron
    • (as Rosemary Bowe)
    Werner Peters
    Werner Peters
    • Pinto
    Heidy Bohlen
    Heidy Bohlen
    • Jasmine
    • (uncredited)
    Marion Degler
    • Lilly Mancini
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Maria Minh
    Maria Minh
    • Choo Minh
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Hill
    • Writers
      • Ladislas Fodor(original story)
      • Brian Clemens(screenplay)
      • Harald Bloom(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Robert Stack takes his shirt off in this movie.
    • Quotes

      Cliff Wilder: Thanks.

      Danny: For what? It's my boat I was looking after, not you.

      Cliff Wilder: That figures.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Hotel New Hampshire (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      The Corrupt Ones
      Lyrics by Buddy Kaye

      Music by Georges Garvarentz

      Sung by Dusty Springfield

    User reviews9

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    6/10
    Had Some Good Things Going for It
    This movie begins with a fight between a man named "Danny Mancini" (Maurizio Arena) and an unknown assailant on a train in China near the border of Macao. As it so happens Danny kills the man and in the process retrieves a precious medallion. While on his way back to Macao he encounters another man by the name of "Cliff Wilder" (Robert Stack) who is trying to escape Chinese border guards for attempting to obtain unauthorized photographs for a magazine. Since they are both headed in the same direction Danny offers to help Cliff escape by giving him a ride in his boat. However, once they get to Macao Danny notices that he is being followed and asks Cliff to hold onto the medallion for a little while. Not long afterward, a pretty blonde is discovered by Cliff in his room looking for something. When confronted by Cliff she reveals that her name is "Lily Mancini" (Elke Sommer) and that she is the wife of Danny and that he told her to come by and pick up the package that he gave to him. When he refuses to give it to her she pulls a gun on him. Fortunately, Danny is quicker than she is and manages to grab the gun from her before she can fire it. Although he allows her to leave his hotel room their paths will soon cross again-along with several other characters who also want the medallion. Now rather than reveal any more and risk spoiling it for those who haven't seen it I will just say that this movie had some good things going for it. Filmed in 1967--in the exotic location of Macao--it had some good actors like Robert Stack, Nancy Kwan (as "Tina") and the aforementioned Elke Sommer. Along with that it had enough intrigue and action to keep me interested as well. It even had Dusty Springfield singing the opening title track. Yet, in spite of it all, the plot was a bit unrealistic and the film suffers as a result. But, like I said earlier, it was still somewhat entertaining and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
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    • Release date
      • February 3, 1967 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Peking Medallion
    • Filming locations
      • CCC-Atelier, Spandau, Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Central Cinema Company Film (CCC)
      • Critérion Film
      • Franca Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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