Dragon Seed
1944, English. Directed by Harold S. Bucquet & Jack Conway.
M-G-M's immortal production of the great novel
Life in a small Chinese village is turned upside down when the Japanese invade it. A heroic young Chinese woman leads her fellow villagers in an uprising against the Japanese invaders.
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harold S. BucquetDirector
- Jack ConwayDirector
- Katharine HepburnJade Tan
- Walter HustonLing Tan
- Aline MacMahonLing Tan's Wife
- Akim TamiroffWu Lien
- Turhan BeyLao Er Tan - Middle Son
- Hurd HatfieldLao San Tan - Youngest Son
- J. Carrol NaishJapanese Kitchen Overseer
- Agnes MooreheadThird Cousin's Wife
- Henry TraversThird Cousin
- Robert BiceLao Ta Tan - Eldest Son
- Robert LewisCaptain Sato
- Frances RaffertyOrchid Tan - Lao Ta's Wife
Details
- Released
- 20 July 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marguerite Roberts, Jane Murfin
- Budget
- $3.1M
- Box office
- $4.6M
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What Dragon Seed is based on
Dragon Seed is adapted from a novel.
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Dragon Seed runs 148 minutes (2h 28m).
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Dragon Seed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dragon Seed is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dragon Seed on?
Dragon Seed isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dragon Seed?
If you liked Dragon Seed, try Empire of the Sun, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Who directed Dragon Seed?
Dragon Seed (1944) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet and Jack Conway and stars Katharine Hepburn, Walter Huston, Aline MacMahon.
What is Dragon Seed based on?
Dragon Seed is adapted from a novel.