The Blonde from Peking

The Blonde from Peking

1967 · 84 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy, Thriller

Spies from several countries try to find out what secrets are hidden in the mind of a young amnesiac girl who has appeared in Paris.

Directed by Nicolas Gessner · Written by Nicolas Gessner

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