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King of the Coral Sea 1954 Directed by Lee Robinson

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.

Countries Australia , USA
Production Country Australia
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Adventure , Crime
Production Company Southern Films International
Release Date 12 August 1954
83 mins
Cast
Chips Rafferty Ted King
Ilma Adey Rusty King
Rod Taylor Jack Janiero
Reg Lye Grundy
Charles Tingwell Peter Merriman