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The Brides of Fu Manchu

1966Movie1 h 34 min

Crime
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A tense, fast-paced crime movie about history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for big ideas, laughs or tears.

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Story

This time Fu Manchu and his army of henchmen are kidnaping the daughters of prominent scientists and taking them to his remote island headquarters. Instead of asking for ransom, Fu demands that the fathers help him to build a death ray, which he intends to use to take over the world. But Fu's archenemy, Nayland Smith of Scotland Yard, is determined not to let that happen.

Feels like

  • Classic Pulp Adventure
  • Villainous Plot
  • Spy Thriller
  • Global Domination
  • 1960s Action
  • Mad Scientist
  • Retro Sci-Fi
  • Hero vs. Villain
  • Nostalgic Camp

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Don Sharp
Written by
Don Sharp, Harry Alan Towers
Produced by
Harry Alan Towers, David Henley
Music by
Bruce Montgomery

Everyone

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Facts

December 16, 1966 · 1 h 34 min · Violence

Released
December 16, 1966
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

The Triads and the Tongs, Violently Protective Girlfriend, I Gave My Word +9

  • The Triads and the Tongs
  • Violently Protective Girlfriend
  • I Gave My Word
  • The Chessmaster
  • Villain-Based Franchise
  • Antagonist Title
  • Really 700 Years Old
  • Death Trap
  • Dragon Lady
  • Majored in Western Hypocrisy
  • Daddy's Little Villain
  • Karma Houdini

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Brides of Fu Manchu?"

Questions about The Brides of Fu Manchu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Brides of Fu Manchu?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Brides of Fu Manchu from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Brides of Fu Manchu worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.5).

Is The Brides of Fu Manchu plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Brides of Fu Manchu use?

The Triads and the TongsViolently Protective GirlfriendI Gave My WordThe ChessmasterVillain-Based FranchiseAntagonist TitleReally 700 Years OldDeath TrapDragon LadyMajored in Western HypocrisyDaddy's Little VillainKarma Houdiniand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including The Triads and the Tongs, Violently Protective Girlfriend, and I Gave My Word.