The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

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1h 40m

IMDb RATING

4.9/10

2.3K

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The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)

Comedy Crime Fantasy

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.

IMDb RATING

4.9/10

2.3K

YOUR RATING

- Piers Haggard
- Richard Quine(uncredited)
- Peter Sellers(uncredited)
Writers
- Rudy Dochtermann(screenplay)
- Jim Moloney(screenplay)
- Sax Rohmer(novel)
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Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations

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Iska Khan, Burt Kwouk, and Kwan-Young Lee in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)

Peter Sellers in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)

Peter Sellers and Clément Harari in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)

Helen Mirren and Peter Sellers in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)

Helen Mirren in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)

Peter Sellers, Stratford Johns, and Philip Tan in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)

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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 Franciscon maanjäristys (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

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Featured review

7/10

Satisfying for Sellers fans

While "The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu" is by no means the best of Peter Sellers' work, for those who are fans and appreciate his whole output, the movie is enjoyable. Multiple characters for Sellers, "Goon Show"-type humor, a measure of unreality and strong supporting performances all contribute to it. The movie manages to mix only a few out-and-out laughs with some more subtle comedy, some farce, and even a few moments to ponder. The fact that it was Sellers' last performance might add to its attachment for fans, but I'll argue that it is a good and under-appreciated comedy. I'll hang onto my VHS copy and hope that a DVD version is produced.

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May 30, 2006

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