Black Dragons
"It's the picture that has the whole town shivering!"
Originally released in 1942. Black Dragons is a thriller/mystery film. directed by William Nigh. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bela Lugosi, Clayton Moore, and Joan Barclay
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bela Lugosi
as Dr. Melcher/ Monsieur Colomb
Clayton Moore
as FBI Agent Richard ‘Dick’ Martin
Joan Barclay
as Alice Saunders
George Pembroke
as Dr. William Saunders
Robert Frazer
as Amos Hanlin
Robert Fiske
as Phillip Wallace
Irving Mitchell
as John Van Dyke
Edward Peil Sr.
as Ryder
Kenneth Harlan
as FBI Chief Colton
Max Hoffman Jr.
as Kearney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Banner Productions
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Ja...
Who directed Black Dragons?
Black Dragons was directed by William Nigh.
How long is Black Dragons?
Black Dragons has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Black Dragons released?
Black Dragons was released on March 6, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Dragons?
The main cast of Black Dragons includes Bela Lugosi, Clayton Moore, Joan Barclay, George Pembroke, Robert Frazer.