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The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

  • 1980
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)
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When Fu's age-regressing elixir vitae is spilled by a hapless flunky, Fu Manchu sends his lackeys to round up supplies for a fresh batch of elixir, including a precious jewel, which prompts ... Read allWhen Fu's age-regressing elixir vitae is spilled by a hapless flunky, Fu Manchu sends his lackeys to round up supplies for a fresh batch of elixir, including a precious jewel, which prompts a team of agents to track him down.When Fu's age-regressing elixir vitae is spilled by a hapless flunky, Fu Manchu sends his lackeys to round up supplies for a fresh batch of elixir, including a precious jewel, which prompts a team of agents to track him down.

  • Directors
    • Piers Haggard
    • Richard Quine
    • Peter Sellers
  • Writers
    • Rudy Dochtermann
    • Jim Moloney
    • Sax Rohmer
  • Stars
    • Peter Sellers
    • Helen Mirren
    • David Tomlinson
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Piers Haggard
      • Richard Quine
      • Peter Sellers
    • Writers
      • Rudy Dochtermann
      • Jim Moloney
      • Sax Rohmer
    • Stars
      • Peter Sellers
      • Helen Mirren
      • David Tomlinson
    • 49User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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    Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers
    • Fu Manchu…
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Alice Rage
    David Tomlinson
    David Tomlinson
    • Sir Roger Avery
    Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar
    • Joe Capone
    Simon Williams
    Simon Williams
    • Robert Townsend
    Steve Franken
    Steve Franken
    • Pete Williams
    Stratford Johns
    Stratford Johns
    • Ismail
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Perkins
    John Sharp
    John Sharp
    • Sir Nules Thudd
    Clément Harari
    Clément Harari
    • Dr. Wretch
    Kwan-Young Lee
    • Tong
    John Tan
    • Dacoit
    Philip Tan
    Philip Tan
    • Dacoit
    Serge Julien
    • Dacoit
    Johns Rajohnson
    • Dacoit
    Pralith Jngam Oeurn
    • Dacoit
    Lim Bun Song
    • Dacoit
    Clive Dunn
    Clive Dunn
    • Keeper of the Keys - London Tower
    • Directors
      • Piers Haggard
      • Richard Quine(uncredited)
      • Peter Sellers(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Rudy Dochtermann(screenplay)
      • Jim Moloney(screenplay)
      • Sax Rohmer(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Peter Sellers had such a weak heart that he was advised not to make this movie at all. He ignored that advice and did the movie anyway. Chillingly prophetic was part of the story-line where Dr. Fu Manchu keeps his heart beating by intermittently giving himself electric shocks. This movie was Sellers' final movie. It debuted about two weeks after Sellers' death in London on 24 July 1980.
    • Goofs
      Fu Manchu states he is reminded of the musical San Francisco (1936) and its stars. That film was not released until 1936. However, as stated in the opening credits the date of this film is "possibly around 1933", so such anachronism can be written off.
    • Quotes

      Fu Manchu: Nayland Smith again. That is very good news...

      Servant: Why is it good news, master?

      Fu Manchu: Because I'm in no condition to receive bad news. I shall fine you each 1000 yen.

      Servant: But you don't pay us, master.

      Fu Manchu: Then I shall start paying you in order to fine you.

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Rock a Fu
      (uncredited)

      Written by Marc Wilkinson, Piers Haggard and Leland Nolan

      Sung by Dr. Fu Manchu and his band

    User reviews49

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    The Wolves Might Actually Enjoy It
    Jeez... come on, you guys! Whew!

    This movie's always been a childhood favorite. And what about Helen Mirren? Or about that crazy plant getting shot? That always freaked me out! That little gasp, and then it starts dying...? Or how about that mechanical spider? Those electric shocks Fu Manchu had to do? And the end! You don't see sort of win/lose endings like that.

    No, this movie's always had a special place in my heart. Mainly, it's a film best approached with a childlike perspective. No, it's not a Great Film, nor Masterpiece Cinema, but there is something about it....
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    • Apr 12, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das boshafte Spiel des Dr. Fu Man Chu
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Braun Entertainment Group
      • Playboy Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,697,276
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,399,109
      • Aug 10, 1980
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,697,276
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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