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Blood Alley

1955·Movie
1h 50min·NR
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Adventure on the dangerous waters of the Orient!

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.
Cold War ThrillerClassic AdventureEscape NarrativePolitical DramaMid-Century HollywoodHeroic JourneyTense & SuspensefulHuman ResilienceSurvival Against Odds

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Blood Alley legally?

Blood Alley is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blood Alley worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blood Alley rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Blood Alley?

1 h 50 min

Blood Alley runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blood Alley?

Critics40
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Blood Alley higher (54) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Blood Alley a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Blood Alley in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blood Alley?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blood Alley in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.