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King of the Coral Sea

MOVIE • 1954

King of the Coral Sea

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A body is found floating in the Torres Strait and pearler Ted King is asked to investigate. He discovers the murder is connected to a people smuggling ring and involves one of his men, Yusep. He is helped by Peter Merriman, the playboy owner of King's company who romances King's daughter Rusty. Yusep kidnaps Rusty but Merriman and King rescue her.

TMDB ★ 3.6/5Votes: 3
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Top Cast

Chips Rafferty

Chips Rafferty

Ted King

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Ilma Adey

Rusty King

Rod Taylor

Rod Taylor

Jack Janiero

Reg Lye

Reg Lye

Grundy

Charles Tingwell

Charles Tingwell

Peter Merriman

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Lee Robinson

Director

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Wilbur Sampson

Original Music Composer

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Ross Wood

Director of Photography

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Film

Status

Released

Release

August 12, 1954

Runtime

83 min

Language

English

Origin

Australia

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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