The Green Buddha
“What mystery surrounds the Green Buddha?”
Synopsis
Yankee charter pilot Morris inadvertently finds himself in the midst of thieves who have purloined a costly antique jade figure from an exhibit. He tracks the thieves to Battersea, where he rescues the fair Germaine from their unsavory clutches, and the Buddha boosters gain only jaded justice.
Top Cast
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Wayne Morris
Gary Holden
Mary Germaine
Vivien Blake
Marcia Ashton
Susie
Mary Merrall
Mrs. Rydon-Smith
Walter Rilla
Frank Olsen
Leslie Linder
Henry Marsh
Percy Herbert
Casey O'Rourke
Wolf Frees
Tony Scott
Kenneth Griffith
Nobby
Victor Platt
George De Carlo
Arnold Marlé
Vittorio Miranda
Lloyd Lamble
Inspector Flynn
George Woodbridge
Farmer
Frank Atkinson
Lift Operator
Bartlett Mullins
Gallery Official
Dan Lester
Hall porter
Ernest Blyth
Art Gallery Visitor (uncredited)
Charles Hammond
Police Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lemont
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Erickson
- Original Score
- Lambert Williamson
- Original Title
- The Green Buddha
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- William N. Boyle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lemont
Paul Erickson
Lambert Williamson
Basil Emmott
John Seabourne Sr.
William N. Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Erickson
Writer
John Seabourne Sr.
Editor
William N. Boyle
Producer
Lambert Williamson
Original Music Composer
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
John Lemont
Director
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Buddha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Green Buddha about?
Yankee charter pilot Morris inadvertently finds himself in the midst of thieves who have purloined a costly antique jade figure from an exhibit. He tracks the thieves to Battersea, where he rescues the fair Germaine from their unsavory clutches, and the Buddha boosters gain only jaded justice.
Who directed The Green Buddha?
The Green Buddha was directed by John Lemont.
Who stars in The Green Buddha?
The principal cast of The Green Buddha includes Wayne Morris, Mary Germaine, Marcia Ashton, Mary Merrall, Walter Rilla.
When was The Green Buddha released and how long is it?
The Green Buddha was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Green Buddha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Green Buddha was composed by Lambert Williamson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green Buddha?
The Green Buddha holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).