The Face of Fu Manchu (1965): Cast & Plot
The Face of Fu Manchu is a 1965 crime thriller directed by Don Sharp, starring Nigel Green as Sir Nyland Smith, Tsai Chin and Karin Dor. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Don Sharp
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Constantin Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Face of Fu Manchu About?
The premise of The Face of Fu Manchu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When grisly strangulations strike London, Scotland Yard inspector Nayland Smith doubts that Fu Manchu, thought executed, is truly dead. The murders use a lethal spray made from Tibetan berries, and every clue points back to the Thames, warning that anyone who defies Fu Manchu faces a deadly fate.
The Face of Fu Manchu Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- psychotronic film
- criminal
- suspense
- master criminal
- river thames
- london england
- england
- united kingdom
- poison
- caucasian actor plays an asian character
- execution
- scotland yard
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- strangulation
- fu manchu
- faked death
- kidnapping
- first part
- super villain
- character name in title
The Face of Fu Manchu Cast & Characters
Nigel Green leads the cast as Sir Nyland Smith, with Tsai Chin as Lin Tang and Karin Dor as Maria Muller Janssen. Directed by Don Sharp; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Don Sharp
- Nigel Green as Sir Nyland Smith
- Tsai Chin as Lin Tang
- Karin Dor as Maria Muller Janssen
- Joachim Fuchsberger as Karl Janssen
Also Starring in The Face of Fu Manchu
· 20 more- Ric Young Grand Lama
- Harry Brogan Gaskell
- Christopher Lee Dr. Fu Man Chu
- James Robertson Justice Sir Charles
- Joe Lynch Custodian
- Walter Rilla Prof. Hans Muller-Mertens
- Jim Norton Mathius
- Howard Marion-Crawford Dr. Petrie
- Edwin Richfield Chief Magistrate
- Peter Mosbacher Hanumon
- Francesca Tu Lotus
- John Franklyn
- Kevin Flood
- Aiden Grennell
- Derek Young
- Archie O'Sullivan Chamberlain
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- Conor Evans
- Peter Mayock
- Ray Mackin
- Deborah DeLacey Slave Girl
More from Don Sharp
More films directed by Don Sharp, best-rated first: To the Devil a Daughter, Tears in the Rain, What Waits Below and Guardian of the Abyss.
The Face of Fu Manchu Plot Summary
What happens in The Face of Fu Manchu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In China, the story opens with a stark sight: the beheading of Fu Manchu is witnessed by his arch-nemesis, Nayland Smith, a sharp-eyed figure who soon returns to London with a hard-hitting suspicion—that the criminal mastermind’s influence stretches far beyond that brutal moment. Back in the city, Smith has risen to a position of authority within Scotland Yard, and his instincts grow increasingly firm: Fu Manchu may still be at work, operating from the shadows. The clues point to a clever ploy—a hypnotized actor who has taken Fu Manchu’s place—yet the more Smith probes, the clearer the conspiracy becomes.
Full summary
The whole story of The Face of Fu Manchu, scene by scene
The Face of Fu Manchu Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Face of Fu Manchu.
How Well Do You Know The Face of Fu Manchu?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which Scotland Yard officer is the primary antagonist of Fu Manchu?
Cars in The Face of Fu Manchu
9 cars on screen, including the 1930 Austin 16/6 Burnham Saloon and the 1926 Lanchester 21 hp.
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1930 Austin 16/6 Burnham Saloon Important role -
1926 Lanchester 21 hp Important role -
1938 Armstrong Siddeley 16 hp Minor role -
1937 Austin 14/6 Goodwood Minor role
The Face of Fu Manchu Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Ich” and “Dr. Fu Man Chu”.
- Also known as
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- Ich
- Dr. Fu Man Chu
- Le Masque de Fu Manchu
- El regreso de Fu-Manchú
- Fu Manciù A.S.3: Operazione Tigre
- A Face de Fu Manchu
- O misterioso Dr. Fu Manchu
- 傅满洲的脸
- Лицо Фу Манчу
- Dr. Fu Manchu's hemmelighed
- 더 페이스 오브 푸 맨추
- El rostre de Fu-Manxú
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Movies Like The Face of Fu Manchu
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Mask of Fu Manchu, The Vengeance of Fu Manchu and The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu.
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The Mask of Fu Manchu 1932 -
The Vengeance of Fu Manchu 1967 -
The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu 1930 -
The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu 1929 -
The Castle of Fu Manchu 1969 -
The Brides of Fu Manchu 1966 -
Drums of Fu Manchu 1940 -
The Further Mysteries of Fu-Manchu 1924 -
The Fiery Hand 1923 -
Phantom of Chinatown 1940 -
The Manster 1959 -
A Face in the Fog 1936
The Face of Fu Manchu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Face of Fu Manchu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Face of Fu Manchu?
The Face of Fu Manchu runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Face of Fu Manchu released?
The Face of Fu Manchu was released on August 6, 1965.
Who directed The Face of Fu Manchu?
The Face of Fu Manchu was directed by Don Sharp.
More films by Don Sharp Who is in the cast of The Face of Fu Manchu?
The Face of Fu Manchu stars Nigel Green as Sir Nyland Smith, Tsai Chin as Lin Tang and Karin Dor as Maria Muller Janssen, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Face of Fu Manchu have a post-credit scene?
No. The Face of Fu Manchu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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