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Drums of Fu Manchu
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Drums of Fu Manchu

1943-11-27 · 69 min · ★ 5.2

Action · Horror

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

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Directors
John English, William Witney
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Henry BrandonHenry BrandonDr. Fu Manchu
William RoyleWilliam RoyleSir Dennis Nayland Smith
Robert KellardRobert KellardAllan Parker
Luana WaltersLuana WaltersMary Randolph
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenDr. Petrie
Tom ChattertonTom ChattertonProf. Randolph
Gloria FranklinGloria FranklinFah-Lo-Suee
John MertonJohn MertonLoki
Lal Chand MehraLal Chand MehraSirdar Prahni

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