Huk!
"HUK! The cry that turned the South Pacific Jungles into a boiling battleground!"
Originally released in 1956. Huk! is a action/drama film. directed by John Barnwell. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Montgomery, Mona Freeman, and John Baer
Synopsis
After 14 years in the United States, Greg Dickson returns to his family's plantation in the Philippines to settle his slain father's estate. Boyhood friend Bart Rogers and his wife Cindy meet Greg's plane at Manila, but he dismisses their warnings about the marauding Huks, fanatic guerrillas who are plundering nearby plantations. They repulse a Huk attack on the way to the plantation and are met by Stephen Rogers, Bart's father and the village schoolteacher. With him is Philippine Army Major Balatbat who tells Greg that Kalak, leader of the Huks and murderer of Greg's father, is also after him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pan Pacific Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huk! about?
After 14 years in the United States, Greg Dickson returns to his family's plantation in the Philippines to settle his slain father's estate. Boyhood friend Bart Rogers and his wife Cindy meet Greg'...
Who directed Huk!?
Huk! was directed by John Barnwell.
How long is Huk!?
Huk! has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Huk! released?
Huk! was released on August 8, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Huk!?
The main cast of Huk! includes George Montgomery, Mona Freeman, John Baer, James Bell, Teddy Benavidez.