Huk! (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, Huk! is an action, drama and romance film directed by John Barnwell, running about 84 minutes. “HUK! The cry that turned the South Pacific Jungles into a boiling battleground!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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'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.
Who’s in it. Huk! stars George Montgomery as Greg Dickson, Mona Freeman as Cindy Rogers, John Baer as Bart Rogers and James Bell as Stephen Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Huk! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Huk! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Huk! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Huk! (1956)?
- In US, Huk! is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Huk! worth watching?
- Huk! holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Huk!?
- Huk! stars George Montgomery, Mona Freeman, John Baer, James Bell and Teddy Benavidez.
- When was Huk! released?
- Huk! was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.