The Face of Fu Manchu

Obey Fu Manchu Or Every Living Thing Will Die!

1965 • 96 min • Crime · Thriller

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

51 reviews

62 Audience · 51 · 100%

In this classic thriller, Nayland Smith of Scotland Yard races to uncover the truth when a series of mysterious strangulations in London suggest the return of his arch-nemesis, Fu Manchu. He investigates a deadly poison and follows a trail of clues that lead to the River Thames. The film is a suspenseful adventure pitting good against evil.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some characters are strangled onscreen, but without graphic detail.
There are depictions of smoking and a character is drugged.
The villain's appearance and actions might be unsettling for younger viewers.

What it models well

Courage in the face of evil
Persistence in solving mysteries
Protecting the innocent

Talk about it after

The nature of a villain like Fu Manchu and his motivations.
The methods used by detectives to solve crimes.
The importance of not giving up when facing a difficult problem.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Face of Fu Manchu. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.