China Town
1962 · 139 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Crime, Romance
A Darjeeling-based singer is asked to impersonate and take over the life of a Calcutta-based China Town gangster.
Directed by Shakti Samanta · Written by Ranjan Bose
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Shammi Kapoor Mike / Shekhar -
Shakila Rita D. Rai -
Helen Suzie -
Madan Puri Joseph Wong -
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