The Hatchet Man
1932, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
He kills! She thrills!
When he's forced to kill his best friend, a Chinese hit man adopts the man's daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Edward G. RobinsonWong Low Get
- Loretta YoungSun Toya San
- Dudley DiggesNog Hong Fah
- Leslie FentonHarry En Hai
- Edmund BreeseYu Chang
- Tully MarshallLong Sen Yat
- J. Carrol NaishSun Yat Ming
- Charles MiddletonLip Hop Fat
- E. Alyn WarrenSoo Lat the Cobbler
- Edward Peil Sr.Bing Foo
- Anna ChangSing Girl (uncredited)
- Blanche FridericiMadame Si-Si (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 February 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J. Grubb Alexander
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The Hatchet Man: quick answers
Is The Hatchet Man worth watching?
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How long is The Hatchet Man?
The Hatchet Man runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does The Hatchet Man have a post-credits scene?
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The Hatchet Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hatchet Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hatchet Man on?
The Hatchet Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 February 1932. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hatchet Man?
If you liked The Hatchet Man, try Each Dawn I Die, House of Bamboo, Plunder Road.
Who directed The Hatchet Man?
The Hatchet Man (1932) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Dudley Digges.