Cry of Battle

Cry of Battle

Lustiest Saga of the South Pacific

1963 · 99 min · ★ 4.8 · Adventure, Action, War, Drama

During World War II, the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman finds himself involved in the guerrilla movement fighting against the Japanese, and finds romance and adventure.

Directed by Irving Lerner · Written by Bernard Gordon

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