| Target Hong Kong | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Fred F. Sears |
| Screenplay by | Herbert Purdom |
| Story by | Herbert Purdom |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Cinematography | Henry Freulich |
| Edited by | Richard Fantl |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 62 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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