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The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980)

"BEWARE! See this movie - An hour later you'll want to see it again!"

4.819801h 48mEN
ComedyHorrorCrime

Directed by Piers Haggard

Rating

4.8/10

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

EN

Release

August 8, 1980

Director

Piers Haggard

Official Trailer

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Overview

Fu Manchu's 168th birthday celebration is dampened when a hapless flunky spills Fu's age-regressing elixir vitae. Fu sends his lackeys to round up ingredients for a new batch of elixir, starting with the Star of Leningrad diamond, nabbed from a Soviet exhibition in Washington. The FBI sends agents C...

Cast

Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers

Fu Manchu / Nayland Smith

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

Peter Williams

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Ismail

John Le Mesurier

John Le Mesurier

Perkins

John Sharp

John Sharp

Sir Thuud

Clément Harari

Clément Harari

Dr. Wretch

Kwan-Young Lee

Kwan-Young Lee

Tang

Burt Kwouk

Burt Kwouk

Fu Manchu's Servant

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Fu Manchu's 168th birthday celebration is dampened when a hapless flunky spills Fu's age-regressing elixir vitae. Fu sends his lackeys to round up ingredients for a new batch of elixir, starting with the Star of Leningrad diamond, nabbed from a Soviet exhibition in Washington. The FBI sends agents Capone and Williams to England to confer with Nayland Smith, an expert on Fu.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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