Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: N/A
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
Soldiers of Fortune
Overview
Soldiers of Fortune is a 1955 syndicated half hour American television adventure series. It starred John Russell as Tim Kelly and Chick Chandler as his sidekick Toubo Smith who were international adventurers. Each episode would take place in a different country. Many of the film crew had worked at Republic Pictures studios with the show filmed on Republic's backlot then used by television's Revue Productions. The show was constantly rerun on American television into the 1960s. The show was sponsored for two years by 7 Up soft drink. One year after Soldiers of Fortune was cancelled, John Russell went on to star as Marshal Dan Troup in the successful ABC/Warner Brothers western series Lawman.
This production, originally released in 1955, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: EN.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
29 Episodes • Aired 1955-01-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
23 Episodes • Aired 1956-09-16
No season overview provided for this season.
