A freelance photographer, a legendary medallion, and a city of schemers collide in 1960s Macao.
THE CORRUPT ONES
Freelance photographer Cliff Wilder (Robert Stack) finds himself the target of various colorful villains in this quest for an ancient Chinese treasure when he accidentally acquires the key to its location, the Peking medallion.
If your passport’s expired, let The Corrupt Ones take you to the underbelly of Macao for you.
Robert Stack snaps more than just pictures as he stumbles into an international treasure hunt, dodging a lively parade of villains in pursuit of the fabled Peking medallion. With Elke Sommer and Nancy Kwan adding intrigue, this Euro-crime blend serves up pulp adventure with a cosmopolitan cast and plenty of double-crosses.
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The Corrupt Ones is a 1967 France-Germany-Italy adventure, crime, and drama film directed by James Hill about a freelance photographer who becomes the target of various villains after acquiring the key to an ancient Chinese treasure.
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Why Cult
An ancient Chinese treasure lures a rogue’s gallery of fortune hunters and schemers into a globe-trotting chase.
Robert Stack stars alongside Elke Sommer, Nancy Kwan, and a multi-national ensemble that brings 1960s Macao to life.
Various ambitious and eccentric criminals keep the suspense high as they circle the medallion’s secrets.
A co-production from France, Germany, and Italy, blending continental intrigue with classic pulp storytelling.
Questions from the Vault
What is The Corrupt Ones about? +
The Corrupt Ones follows a freelance photographer who becomes entangled with various villains after he acquires the key to an ancient Chinese treasure, the Peking medallion.
When was The Corrupt Ones released? +
The Corrupt Ones was released in 1967.
Who directed The Corrupt Ones? +
The Corrupt Ones was directed by James Hill.
How long is The Corrupt Ones? +
The Corrupt Ones has a runtime of 93 minutes.
What genre is The Corrupt Ones? +
The Corrupt Ones is an adventure, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch The Corrupt Ones? +
You can watch The Corrupt Ones on SassyFlix.
