Black Dragons
“It's the picture that has the whole town shivering!”
Synopsis
It is prior to the commencement of World War II, and Japan's fiendish Black Dragon Society is hatching an evil plot with the Nazis. They instruct a brilliant scientist, Dr. Melcher, to travel to Japan on a secret mission. There he operates on six Japanese conspirators, transforming them to resemble six American leaders. The actual leaders are murdered and replaced with their likeness.
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Trailer: Black Dragons (1942)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-31
Top Cast
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Bela Lugosi
Dr. Melcher/ Monsieur Colomb
Clayton Moore
FBI Agent Richard ‘Dick’ Martin
Joan Barclay
Alice Saunders
George Pembroke
Dr. William Saunders
Robert Frazer
Amos Hanlin
Robert Fiske
Phillip Wallace
Irving Mitchell
John Van Dyke
Edward Peil Sr.
Ryder
Kenneth Harlan
FBI Chief Colton
Max Hoffman Jr.
Kearney
Joseph Eggenton
Stevens
I. Stanford Jolley
The Dragon
Frank Melton
FBI Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Gates
- Original Score
- Johnny Lange, Lew Porter, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Black Dragons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Banner Productions, Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Harvey Gates, Robert Kehoe
Johnny Lange, Lew Porter, Heinz Roemheld
Arthur Reed
Carl Pierson
Sam Katzman, Jack Dietz
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Katzman
Producer
Arthur Reed
Director of Photography
Carl Pierson
Editor
William Nigh
Director
Jack Dietz
Producer
Harvey Gates
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Dragons
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What is Black Dragons about?
It is prior to the commencement of World War II, and Japan's fiendish Black Dragon Society is hatching an evil plot with the Nazis. They instruct a brilliant scientist, Dr. Melcher, to travel to Japan on a secret mission. There he operates on six Japanese conspirators, transforming them to resemble six American leaders. The actual leaders are murdered and replaced with their likeness.
Who directed Black Dragons?
Black Dragons was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Black Dragons?
The principal cast of Black Dragons includes Bela Lugosi, Clayton Moore, Joan Barclay, George Pembroke, Robert Frazer.
When was Black Dragons released and how long is it?
Black Dragons was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Dragons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Dragons was composed by Johnny Lange, Lew Porter, Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Dragons?
Black Dragons holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).