Dragon Seed
"M-G-M's immortal production of the great novel"
Originally released in 1944. Dragon Seed is a drama film. directed by Harold S. Bucquet. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Katharine Hepburn, Walter Huston, and Aline MacMahon
Synopsis
Life in a small Chinese village is turned upside down when the Japanese invade it. A heroic young Chinese woman leads her fellow villagers in an uprising against the Japanese invaders.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 20, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
2h 28m
148 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (17 votes)
Budget
$3.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.6M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Katharine Hepburn
as Jade Tan
Walter Huston
as Ling Tan
Aline MacMahon
as Ling Tan's Wife
Akim Tamiroff
as Wu Lien
Turhan Bey
as Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
Hurd Hatfield
as Lao San Tan - Youngest Son
J. Carrol Naish
as Japanese Kitchen Overseer
Agnes Moorehead
as Third Cousin's Wife
Henry Travers
as Third Cousin
Robert Bice
as Lao Ta Tan - Eldest Son
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,070,000
- Revenue
- $4,627,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dragon Seed about?
Life in a small Chinese village is turned upside down when the Japanese invade it. A heroic young Chinese woman leads her fellow villagers in an uprising against the Japanese invaders.
Who directed Dragon Seed?
Dragon Seed was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
How long is Dragon Seed?
Dragon Seed has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
When was Dragon Seed released?
Dragon Seed was released on July 20, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dragon Seed?
The main cast of Dragon Seed includes Katharine Hepburn, Walter Huston, Aline MacMahon, Akim Tamiroff, Turhan Bey.