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The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

  • 19801980
  • PGPG
  • 1h 40m
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4.9/10
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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.
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
20,065
1,575
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    • Directors
      • Piers Haggard
      • Richard Quine(uncredited)
      • Peter Sellers(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Rudy Dochtermann(screenplay)
      • Jim Moloney(screenplay)
      • Sax Rohmer(novel)
    • Stars
      • Peter Sellers
      • Helen Mirren
      • David Tomlinson
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Piers Haggard
      • Richard Quine(uncredited)
      • Peter Sellers(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Rudy Dochtermann(screenplay)
      • Jim Moloney(screenplay)
      • Sax Rohmer(novel)
    • Stars
      • Peter Sellers
      • Helen Mirren
      • David Tomlinson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 46User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 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
    • 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
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    • 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 storyline where Dr. Fu Manchu keeps his heart beating by intermittently giving himself electric shocks. This movie was Sellers' final movie. It debuted about a month after Sellers' death.
    • Goofs
      Fu Manchu states he is reminded of the musical "San Francisco" and its stars. Thai film was not released until 1936. However, "Fu Manchu" might be set in 1933, 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 reviews46

    Review
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    Top review
    8/10
    Peter Sellers last movie
    Whilst not a Sellers classic I still feel this film did have a certain touch of Sellers genius about it. Alas it appears the majority of the reviewers here have never watched the Christopher Lee Fu Manchu films. It was such a wonderful parody that even now it has me laughing. Maybe it is because you really need to get some of the "in jokes". It also explains why this film was set in the Thirties as well ('cos the Christopher Lee ones were). So guys before criticising something try and find out why it is there. As a lover of horrors and comedies I found this a joyous blend of my favourite baddie suffering the humour of my favourite comedian. If you ever enjoyed a Christopher Lee baddie (and who didn't?) then don't miss this as a marvelous mickey taking. In fact I think it is about time to watch it again! Oh and DON'T eat Chinese food whilst watching this unless you like laughing noodles out through your nose!!!!!!
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    • ozzy1972
    • Dec 6, 2006

    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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    • 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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