The Road to Hong Kong
★ 5.8 · 1962 · 91m · Comedy · Adventure · Music · Science Fiction
When Chester accidentally memorises and destroys the only copy of a secret Russian formula for a new and improved rocket fuel, he and Harry are thrust into international intrigue, trying to stay alive while keeping the formula out of enemy hands.
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