Drums of Fu Manchu

Drums of Fu Manchu

1943•1h 9m•3.8/10

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3.8/10(2)

Feature version of the 1940 Republic serial, about Fu Manchu's attempt to conquer Asia.

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Production

Republic Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Henry Brandon

Henry Brandon

Dr. Fu Manchu

William Royle

William Royle

Sir Dennis Nayland Smith

Robert Kellard

Robert Kellard

Allan Parker

Luana Walters

Luana Walters

Mary Randolph

Olaf Hytten

Olaf Hytten

Dr. Petrie

Tom Chatterton

Tom Chatterton

Prof. Randolph

Gloria Franklin

Gloria Franklin

Fah-Lo-Suee

John Merton

John Merton

Loki

Lal Chand Mehra

Lal Chand Mehra

Sirdar Prahni

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