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Drums of Fu Manchu

Drums of Fu Manchu

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

69 mins

Rating

3.8/10

Release Date

27 November 1943

Country

United States of America

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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