Directed by:
Anthony BushellScreenplay:
Jimmy SangsterCinematography:
Arthur GrantComposer:
James BernardPlots(1)
Part historical adventure, part crime-revenge thriller, and sharing elements of Hammer's horror films, The Terror of the Tongs portrays exotic villains and shocking violence in a plot which unfolds at breakneck speed. Penned by the great Jimmy Sangster, the film is set in British-occupied Hong Kong, and concerns one man's crusade to crush the feared Red Dragon Tong gang who had brutally murdered his daughter. The Terror of the Tongs was the first film in which star Christopher Lee received top-billing - in a role that he clearly relished, as Chung King, the sadistic head of the Red Dragon Tong. It was one that would also serve as a dry run for one of his most famous character portrayals in the later Fu Manchu series of films. (Powerhouse Films)
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"The Terror of the Tongs" is a film that lacks a significantly good storyline. The main character is quite ordinary and, therefore, mainly the Chinese, or at least those who appear to be Chinese, push this story forward. There are cruel scenes, but most of the cruelty happens off-screen. In this regard, it is somewhat toothless, but there was an effort. If you are not die-hard fans of Hammer films, it is possible that this film may not appeal to you as much.
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