CRIME . 1961 . 1h 16m . 5.7/10

The Terror of the Tongs_

"Terror stalks the street of opium dreams!"

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.

Starring Christopher Lee, Yvonne Monlaur, Geoffrey Toone
5.7/10
Rating
1h 16m
Runtime
1961
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Terror stalks the street of opium dreams!

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.

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Cast
Christopher Lee stars as Chung King in The Terror of the Tongs.
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Year context
The Terror of the Tongs was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
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 hideo...
The Terror of the Tongs is a Crime, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 16m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
76 min (1h 16m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (32 votes)

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 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.
How long is The Terror of the Tongs?
The Terror of the Tongs has a runtime of 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Who stars in The Terror of the Tongs?
The cast of The Terror of the Tongs includes Christopher Lee, Yvonne Monlaur, Geoffrey Toone, Marne Maitland, Brian Worth.
What is the rating of The Terror of the Tongs?
The Terror of the Tongs has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 32 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Mystery
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