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Hurricane Smith
Rodeo rider Hurricane Smith is wrongly convicted of murder and robbery, but escapes and creates a new life, but one of the real criminals shows up to claim the loot which he believes Smith has.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a cynical American boxer is sent to a Japanese POW camp after his plane is shot down over the Philippines. There, he discovers that the guards are forcing the Allied prisoners to fight each other for their amusement. He must find a way to rally his fellow inmates and strike back against their captors.
Critical Reception
Hurricane Smith was met with mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its action sequences and the performances of its lead actors. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, it was generally appreciated for its wartime spirit and entertainment value.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic boxing scenes.
Appreciated for its patriotic wartime themes.
Some found the narrative to be formulaic.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely undocumented through publicly available Google user reviews for this film.
Fun Fact
Lon Chaney Jr. was originally considered for the lead role before Don "The Kansas Comet" Wilson was cast.
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