The Blue Lotus
Le Lotus bleu
Synopsis
Tintin is visited in India by a Chinese gentleman who brings him a message. Then, an unseen marksman throws a poisonous dart right into his neck. The only clue Tintin receives from the now mad messenger is that there are problems in Shanghai related to a man named Mitsuhirato.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stéphane Bernasconi
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Réa, Hergé, Laurel L. Russwurm
- Original Score
- Tom Szczesniak, Ray Parker, Jim Morgan
- Original Title
- Le Lotus bleu
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Canada, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Ellipsanime Productions, France•3, Nelvana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stéphane Bernasconi
Robert Réa, Hergé, Laurel L. Russwurm
Tom Szczesniak, Ray Parker, Jim Morgan
Robert Réa
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Réa
Writer
Stéphane Bernasconi
Director
Laurel L. Russwurm
Writer
Robert Réa
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Lotus
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What is The Blue Lotus about?
Tintin is visited in India by a Chinese gentleman who brings him a message. Then, an unseen marksman throws a poisonous dart right into his neck. The only clue Tintin receives from the now mad messenger is that there are problems in Shanghai related to a man named Mitsuhirato.
Who directed The Blue Lotus?
The Blue Lotus was directed by Stéphane Bernasconi.
Who stars in The Blue Lotus?
The principal cast of The Blue Lotus includes Thierry Wermuth, Susan Roman, Yves Barsacq, Jean-Pierre Moulin.
When was The Blue Lotus released and how long is it?
The Blue Lotus was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Lotus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Lotus was composed by Tom Szczesniak, Ray Parker, Jim Morgan.
Is The Blue Lotus based on a book or true story?
The Blue Lotus is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Hergé".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Lotus?
The Blue Lotus holds official age classifications: FR: TP.