What is The Terror of the Tongs?
The Terror of the Tongs is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Release date
- Mar 15, 1961
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
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The Terror of the Tongs is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery.
Should you watch it?
“A secret society terrorizes 1910 Hong Kong's shadowy streets.”
- Authentic 1910 Hong Kong backdrop
- Compact 76‑minute runtime
- Classic crime‑mystery intrigue
- Dated production values may feel old-fashioned
Watch it if you enjoy classic crime mysteries set in colonial Hong Kong.
Features violence and themes of organized crime, best for adult viewers.
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When and where does the story take place?
The film is set in Hong Kong in 1910 during British rule.
What is the main criminal organization in the film?
The antagonists are the Red Dragon gang, a branch of the Chinese secret society known as the Tongs.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime and mystery film.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Is the film related to any earlier Hammer productions?
It is a quasi‑remake of Hammer’s 1959 film The Stranglers of Bombay, with the setting moved to Hong Kong.
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