Drums of Fu Manchu
1940, English. Directed by John English & William Witney.
CRUEL, INSIDIOUS IN HIS MAD SCHEME TO CONQUER ASIA!
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.
- Runtime
- 4h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John EnglishDirector
- William WitneyDirector
- Henry BrandonDr. Fu Man Chu
- William RoyleSir Dennis Nayland Smith
- Robert KellardAllan Parker
- Luana WaltersMary Randolph
- Olaf HyttenDr. Petrie
- Tom ChattertonProf. Randolph
- Gloria FranklinFah-Lo-Suee
- John MertonLoki
- George ClevelandDr. James Parker
- John DilsonProf. Ezra Howard
- Dwight FryeProf. Anderson
- Wheaton ChambersDr. Humphrey
Details
- Released
- 15 March 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Barney A. Sarecky, Ronald Davidson, Norman S. Hall
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How long is Drums of Fu Manchu?
Drums of Fu Manchu runs 269 minutes (4h 29m).
Does Drums of Fu Manchu have a post-credits scene?
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Drums of Fu Manchu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Drums of Fu Manchu is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Drums of Fu Manchu on?
Drums of Fu Manchu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 1940. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Drums of Fu Manchu?
If you liked Drums of Fu Manchu, try Krull, Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.
Who directed Drums of Fu Manchu?
Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) was directed by John English and William Witney and stars Henry Brandon, William Royle, Robert Kellard.