Dragon Seed(1944)
M-G-M's immortal production of the great novel
Dragon Seed Synopsis
Life in a small Chinese village is turned upside down when the Japanese invade it. A heroic young Chinese woman leads her fellow villagers in an uprising against the Japanese invaders.
Dragon Seed (1944) is a drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, released on July 20, 1944 with a runtime of 2h 28m. It stars Katharine Hepburn, Walter Huston, Aline MacMahon and Akim Tamiroff. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Writers:
- Jane Murfin, Marguerite Roberts, Pearl S. Buck
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Wagner
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $3,070,000
- Revenue:
- $4,627,000
- Status:
- Released
Dragon Seed (1944) Trailer
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Dragon Seed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Katharine Hepburn
as Jade Tan
Walter Huston
as Ling Tan
Aline MacMahon
as Ling Tan's Wife
Akim Tamiroff
as Wu Lien
Turhan Bey
as Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
Hurd Hatfield
as Lao San Tan - Youngest Son
J. Carrol Naish
as Japanese Kitchen Overseer
Agnes Moorehead
as Third Cousin's Wife
Henry Travers
as Third Cousin
Robert Bice
as Lao Ta Tan - Eldest Son
Robert Lewis
as Captain Sato
Frances Rafferty
as Orchid Tan - Lao Ta's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Harold S. Bucquet, written by Jane Murfin, Marguerite Roberts and Pearl S. Buck, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Dragon Seed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 19 ratings.
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Dragon Seed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dragon Seed online?
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Dragon Seed (1944) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dragon Seed?
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The main cast of Dragon Seed (1944) includes Katharine Hepburn, Walter Huston, Aline MacMahon, Akim Tamiroff and Turhan Bey. The film was directed by Harold S. Bucquet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dragon Seed released?
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Dragon Seed was released on July 20, 1944 and runs for 2h 28m.
Is Dragon Seed worth watching?
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Dragon Seed (1944) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dragon Seed?
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Yes. The official Dragon Seed trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.