Movie

Drums of Fu Manchu

“CRUEL, INSIDIOUS IN HIS MAD SCHEME TO CONQUER ASIA!”

★ 6.3(6)19404h 29m

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Good to know

Director: John English, William Witney
Release date: 1940-03-15
Runtime: 4h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Drums of Fu Manchu

Drums of Fu Manchu is a 1940 movie in the Fantasy, Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by John English and William Witney, starring Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It has a runtime of 4 hours 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Drums of Fu Manchu in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.

Cast

Henry Brandon

Dr. Fu Man Chu

William Royle

Sir Dennis Nayland Smith

Robert Kellard

Allan Parker

Luana Walters

Mary Randolph

Olaf Hytten

Dr. Petrie

Tom Chatterton

Prof. Randolph

Gloria Franklin

Fah-Lo-Suee

John Merton

Loki

George Cleveland

Dr. James Parker

John Dilson

Prof. Ezra Howard

Dwight Frye

Prof. Anderson

Wheaton Chambers

Dr. Humphrey

Themes & keywords

fightinventiongenghis khanworld supremacymovie serialfu manchu

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Drums of Fu Manchu in Italy?+

Drums of Fu Manchu is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Drums of Fu Manchu on Netflix?+

Drums of Fu Manchu is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Drums of Fu Manchu?+

Drums of Fu Manchu has a runtime of 4 hours 29 minutes (269 minutes).

Who stars in Drums of Fu Manchu?+

Drums of Fu Manchu stars Henry Brandon, William Royle, Robert Kellard, Luana Walters and Olaf Hytten.

When did Drums of Fu Manchu come out?+

Drums of Fu Manchu is a 1940 movie directed by John English and William Witney.

What genre is Drums of Fu Manchu?+

Drums of Fu Manchu is Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction and Action film.

Who directed Drums of Fu Manchu?+

Drums of Fu Manchu was directed by John English and William Witney.