The Green Hornet
Synopsis
After the superstardom and early death of Bruce Lee, 20th Century Fox decided to cobble together a couple of theatrical feature films from this property, of which this 1974 effort is the first. The bulk of the film consists of four episodes crudely spliced together. Scattered throughout are bizarrely irrelevant fight scenes from other episodes, which make the already disjointed plotting quite surreal. The television image was cropped to make a widescreen film, which means the tops of heads and hats are lopped off the frame with alarming regularity.
Top Cast
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Van Williams
Britt Reid / The Green Hornet
Bruce Lee
Kato
Charles Bateman
Quentin Crane
Geoffrey Horne
Peter Eden
Mako
Low Sing
Wende Wagner
Lenore Case
Lloyd Gough
Mike Axford
Walter Brooke
Dist. Atty Scanlon
Robert Strauss
Bud Crocker
Tom Drake
Duke Slate
Larry D. Mann
Dr. Eric Mabouse
Linda Gaye Scott
Vama
Hal Yamanouchi
Jimmy Kee
Arthur Batanides
Shugo
Joe Di Reda
Bill Corman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 13, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Darrell Hallenbeck, William Beaudine, Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Hoffman, Ken Pettus
- Original Title
- The Green Hornet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film, Greenway Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Darrell Hallenbeck, William Beaudine, Norman Foster
Charles Hoffman, Ken Pettus
Department Leadership Roster
E. Darrell Hallenbeck
Director
William Beaudine
Director
Norman Foster
Director
Charles Hoffman
Screenplay
Ken Pettus
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Hornet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Green Hornet about?
After the superstardom and early death of Bruce Lee, 20th Century Fox decided to cobble together a couple of theatrical feature films from this property, of which this 1974 effort is the first. The bulk of the film consists of four episodes crudely spliced together. Scattered throughout are bizarrely irrelevant fight scenes from other episodes, which make the already disjointed plotting quite surreal. The television image was cropped to make a widescreen film, which means the tops of heads and hats are lopped off the frame with alarming regularity.
Who directed The Green Hornet?
The Green Hornet was directed by E. Darrell Hallenbeck, William Beaudine, Norman Foster.
Who stars in The Green Hornet?
The principal cast of The Green Hornet includes Van Williams, Bruce Lee, Charles Bateman, Geoffrey Horne, Mako.
When was The Green Hornet released and how long is it?
The Green Hornet was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green Hornet?
The Green Hornet holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).