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We delay the start of this program to bring you a special bulletin. From the NBC newsroom in New York, here's the latest on Korea. Seoul has been raided by American and Australian warplanes. They shot down two enemy planes, one of which was marked with a Russian red star. A spokesman says that we have made 142 raids against enemy targets in both South and North Korea in the past 24 hours. Russian officials say there is a serious threat from Red ground forces south of Seoul.…

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Synopsis

In The Eyes of Buddha, the story unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, where an OSS operative is tasked with a daring mission in enemy territory. The episode begins with a news bulletin detailing the ongoing conflict in Korea, setting a tense atmosphere. The protagonist boards an official Siamese plane, accompanied by Major Laudel Priodipank, a well-educated local who will assist him. Their goal is to enlist Siam's help in rescuing an American pilot captured by the Japanese.

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Berry Kroeger

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Eileen Heckart

Everett Sloane

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Jerry Jarrett

Ralph Bell

Raymond Edward Johnson

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Cloak and Dagger, Episode 8

The Eyes of Buddha

Sunday, July 2, 1950 · 29:30

Cloak and Dagger, Episode 8

The Eyes of Buddha

Sunday, July 2, 1950 · 29:30

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An OSS operative embarks on a perilous mission in Siam to rescue an American pilot held by the Japanese, navigating enemy territory and unexpected challenges. The stakes are high as he must rely on local allies to succeed.

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