Roar of the Dragon
Synopsis
A boatload of Westerners is trapped in Manchuria as bandits led by Russian renegade Voronsky ravage the area. Seeking refuge in a fortified inn, the group is led by the boat's Captain Carson, who becomes involved with a woman who "belongs" to Voronsky. Carson must contend with the bandits outside and the conflicting personalities of those trapped inside the inn, as well as dealing with spies among the inn's personnel.
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Richard Dix
Carson
Gwili Andre
Natascha
Edward Everett Horton
Busby
Arline Judge
Hortense O'Dare
Zasu Pitts
Gabby Woman
Dudley Digges
Johnson
C. Henry Gordon
Voronsky
William Orlamond
Dr. Pransnitz
Arthur Stone
Sholem
Toshia Mori
Chinese Proprietor's Daughter
Will Stanton
Sailor Sam
James Wang
Hotel Proprietor
Jessie Arnold
Schoolteacher
Peter Brocco
Wireless Operator
James P. Burtis
Mike - First Mate
Willie Fung
Chinese Sailor with Rifle
Henry Guttman
Sailor
Tetsu Komai
Messenger on Horseback
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Estabrook
- Original Title
- Roar of the Dragon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
Howard Estabrook, Jane Bigelow, Merian C. Cooper, George Kibbe Turner
Edward Cronjager
William Hamilton
David O. Selznick, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Ruggles
Director
William LeBaron
Producer
Howard Estabrook
Screenplay
William Hamilton
Editor
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roar of the Dragon
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What is Roar of the Dragon about?
A boatload of Westerners is trapped in Manchuria as bandits led by Russian renegade Voronsky ravage the area. Seeking refuge in a fortified inn, the group is led by the boat's Captain Carson, who becomes involved with a woman who "belongs" to Voronsky. Carson must contend with the bandits outside and the conflicting personalities of those trapped inside the inn, as well as dealing with spies among the inn's personnel.
Who directed Roar of the Dragon?
Roar of the Dragon was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in Roar of the Dragon?
The principal cast of Roar of the Dragon includes Richard Dix, Gwili Andre, Edward Everett Horton, Arline Judge, Zasu Pitts.
When was Roar of the Dragon released and how long is it?
Roar of the Dragon was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is Roar of the Dragon based on a book or true story?
Roar of the Dragon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Kibbe Turner".