The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu
Seen it?1923 | 371 min | Crime, Drama
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair or In Cold Blood, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 6 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 6 hr 11 min.
- Made in 1923: an older pace and style.
A killer kitty with poison-tipped claws, giant noxious mushrooms and aphonia-inducing flowers are just some of the challenges faced by Sir Denis Nayland Smith and Dr Petrie in their battles against arch-villain Fu Manchu. Series of 15 shorts, each with a self-contained story.
How it earned its rating
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by A.E. Coleby
- H. Agar LyonsDr. Fu Manchu
- Fred PaulNayland Smith
- Joan ClarksonKaramaneh
- Humberston WrightDr. Petrie
- Frank WilsonInspector Weymouth