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Blood Alley

1955 · 1h 50m · Released

NR Adventure, Action, Drama

An American Merchant Marine captain, rescued from a Chinese Communist jail by local villagers, is "shanghaied" into transporting the entire village to Hong Kong on an ancient paddle steamer.

Read the book by Albert Sidney Fleischman

Ratings

Based on audience scores
5.9 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Blood Alley

Streaming now in the United States on YouTube TV and TCM.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Blood Alley ≣ 1955 ≣ Trailer
Blood Alley (Official Trailer 1955)

Top cast and crew

William A. Wellman Director
John Wayne Capt. Tom Wilder
Lauren Bacall Cathy Grainger
Paul Fix Mr. Tso
Joy Kim Susu
Berry Kroeger Old Feng
Mike Mazurki Big Han
Anita Ekberg Wei Ling
Lowell Gilmore British Officer
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Frequently asked questions about Blood Alley

Where can I watch Blood Alley in the United States?

Blood Alley is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Blood Alley for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Blood Alley needs a subscription to YouTube TV and TCM, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

What are the ratings for Blood Alley?

Blood Alley scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Blood Alley?

Blood Alley stars John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Paul Fix, Joy Kim, and Berry Kroeger. William A. Wellman is the director.

How long is Blood Alley?

Blood Alley runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).

When did Blood Alley come out?

Blood Alley was released on October 1, 1955.

Which studio made Blood Alley?

Blood Alley was produced by Batjac Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for Blood Alley?

Blood Alley was made on a budget of $2,000,000.

How much did Blood Alley make at the box office?

Blood Alley grossed $2,200,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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