The Castle of Fu Manchu
Synopsis
The evil mastermind Fu Manchu plots his latest scheme to basically freeze over the Earth's oceans with his diabolical new device. Opposing him is his arch-nemesis, Interpol's very British Nayland Smith.
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Christopher Lee
Dr. Fu Man Chu
Richard Greene
Nayland Smith
Howard Marion-Crawford
Dr. Petrie
Tsai Chin
Lin Tang
Günther Stoll
Curt
Rosalba Neri
Lisa
Maria Perschy
Marie
José Manuel Martín
Omar Pashu
Werner Abrolat
Melnik
Jesús Franco
Insp. Ahmet
Herbert Fux
Governer
Mike Brendel
Osvaldo Genazzani
Gustavo Re
Gene Reyes
Moisés Augusto Rocha
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Manfred Barthel, Harry Alan Towers
- Original Score
- Carlos Camilleri, Malcomb Shelby
- Original Title
- The Castle of Fu Manchu
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Balcázar, Italian International Film, Tilma Films, Terra-Filmkunst, Towers of London Productions, Taurus Film, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesús Franco
Manfred Barthel, Harry Alan Towers, Jaime Jesús Balcázar, Michael Haller, Sax Rohmer
Carlos Camilleri, Malcomb Shelby
Manuel Merino
John Colville
Harry Alan Towers, Jaime Jesús Balcázar
Department Leadership Roster
Jesús Franco
Director
Manfred Barthel
Screenplay
Harry Alan Towers
Screenplay
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Jaime Jesús Balcázar
Producer
Manuel Merino
Director of Photography
John Colville
Editor
Berenice Sparano
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Castle of Fu Manchu
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What is The Castle of Fu Manchu about?
The evil mastermind Fu Manchu plots his latest scheme to basically freeze over the Earth's oceans with his diabolical new device. Opposing him is his arch-nemesis, Interpol's very British Nayland Smith.
Who directed The Castle of Fu Manchu?
The Castle of Fu Manchu was directed by Jesús Franco.
Who stars in The Castle of Fu Manchu?
The principal cast of The Castle of Fu Manchu includes Christopher Lee, Richard Greene, Howard Marion-Crawford, Tsai Chin, Günther Stoll.
When was The Castle of Fu Manchu released and how long is it?
The Castle of Fu Manchu was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Castle of Fu Manchu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Castle of Fu Manchu was composed by Carlos Camilleri, Malcomb Shelby.
Is The Castle of Fu Manchu based on a book or true story?
The Castle of Fu Manchu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sax Rohmer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Castle of Fu Manchu?
The Castle of Fu Manchu holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).