The Face of Fu Manchu (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1965, The Face of Fu Manchu is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Don Sharp, running about 96 minutes. “Obey Fu Manchu Or Every Living Thing Will Die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Grisly strangulations in London alert Nayland Smith of Scotland Yard to the possibility that fiendish Fu Manchu may not after all be dead, even though Smith witnessed his execution. A killer spray made from Tibetan berries seems to be involved and clues keep leading back to the Thames.
Who’s in it. The Face of Fu Manchu stars Christopher Lee as Dr. Fu Man Chu, Karin Dor as Maria Muller Janssen, Joachim Fuchsberger as Karl Janssen and James Robertson Justice as Sir Charles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Face of Fu Manchu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Face of Fu Manchu page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Face of Fu Manchu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Face of Fu Manchu (1965)?
- In US, The Face of Fu Manchu is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Face of Fu Manchu worth watching?
- The Face of Fu Manchu holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Face of Fu Manchu?
- The Face of Fu Manchu stars Christopher Lee, Karin Dor, Joachim Fuchsberger, James Robertson Justice and Nigel Green.
- When was The Face of Fu Manchu released?
- The Face of Fu Manchu was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.