The Terror of the Tongs
"Terror stalks the street of opium dreams!"
Originally released in 1961. The Terror of the Tongs is a crime/mystery film. directed by Anthony Bushell. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christopher Lee, Yvonne Monlaur, and Geoffrey Toone
Synopsis
In 1910, Hong Kong, under the rule of the British Empire, is a prosperous and bustling city, but, hidden in the shadows of its many narrow streets, the hideous members of the Red Dragon gang, a branch of the evil Chinese secret society of the Tongs, lurk and murder those who oppose to their tyranny, which thrives on vice, crime and the fear of the weakest.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Christopher Lee
as Chung King
Yvonne Monlaur
as Lee
Geoffrey Toone
as Captain Jackson Sale
Marne Maitland
as The Beggar
Brian Worth
as District Commissioner Harcourt
Ewen Solon
as Tang How
Roger Delgado
as Tang Hao
Richard Leech
as Inspector Bob Dean
Charles Lloyd Pack
as Dr. Fu Chao
Marie Burke
as Maya
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Terror of the Tongs about?
In 1910, Hong Kong, under the rule of the British Empire, is a prosperous and bustling city, but, hidden in the shadows of its many narrow streets, the hideous members of the Red Dragon gang, a bra...
Who directed The Terror of the Tongs?
The Terror of the Tongs was directed by Anthony Bushell.
How long is The Terror of the Tongs?
The Terror of the Tongs has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Terror of the Tongs released?
The Terror of the Tongs was released on March 15, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Terror of the Tongs?
The main cast of The Terror of the Tongs includes Christopher Lee, Yvonne Monlaur, Geoffrey Toone, Marne Maitland, Brian Worth.