The Road to Hong Kong

A smooth-talking con artist who defrauds people in Calcutta with a fake interplanetary flight kit. He partners with Harry Turner to chase easy money and is drawn into the Third Echelon plot, often driven by opportunism and a flair for grandiose schemes. His actions partly hinge on manipulating memory-trickery for personal gain, creating both danger and comedy.

A companion in crime turned ally who collaborates with Chester to exploit the memory herb and the rocket plot. He oscillates between cunning schemes and comic mishaps, using the setup to pursue profit while stumbling into the Moon-bound adventure. His antics propel the duo through Calcutta, Tibet, and Hong Kong.

A Third Echelon secret agent who initially pursues the protagonists but eventually helps them escape when the agency's true intentions become clear. She represents the savvy spy archetype, balancing duty with a growing concern over the organization’s plans. Her actions pivot the trio toward a climactic confrontation with the mastermind.

The antagonist who orchestrates the scheme to obtain rocket fuel and weaponize space exploration. He embodies the power-hungry bureaucrat who seeks control through science and secrecy, driving the film’s central conflict. His machinations push the protagonists toward the Moon mission and the final showdown.

Appears in a nightclub cameo, contributing to the film’s star-studded humor. Her presence underscores the Road to series’ tradition of celebrity appearances and lighthearted interludes amidst the spy-and-space farce.

One of the memorable end-credits cameos, adding a suave, easygoing counterpoint to the film’s frenetic plot. His presence heightens the spoof tone as the cast of cameos converges in the rocket sequence.

A second high-profile cameo that reinforces the lighthearted, star-studded finale. Sinatra’s persona contributes to the film’s carnival-like atmosphere as the rocket plot reaches its climactic moment.