The Blue Lotus
Tintin is visited in India by a Chinese gentleman who brings him a message. Then, an unseen marksman throws a poisonous dart right into his neck. The only clue Tintin receives from the now mad messenger is that there are problems in Shanghai related to a man named Mitsuhirato.
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About The Blue Lotus
The Blue Lotus is a 1991 French-language animation, adventure and crime film directed by Stéphane Bernasconi. The cast is led by Thierry Wermuth, Susan Roman, Yves Barsacq. It has a runtime of 0h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings.
The Blue Lotus was produced by Ellipsanime Productions, France•3, and Nelvana and made in Belgium and Canada. It was released on November 20, 1991.
- Director
- Stéphane Bernasconi
- Writers
- Laurel L. Russwurm, Robert Réa
- Release date
- November 20, 1991
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, Canada
- Production
- Ellipsanime Productions, France•3, Nelvana
The Blue Lotus cast & crew
The Blue Lotus was directed by Stéphane Bernasconi and written by Laurel L. Russwurm and Robert Réa.
The cast features Thierry Wermuth as Tintin (voice), Susan Roman as Milou (voice), Yves Barsacq as Dupont (voice), and Jean-Pierre Moulin as Dupond (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Robert Réa.
Is The Blue Lotus worth watching?
The Blue Lotus holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 0h 43m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, adventure, and crime, The Blue Lotus is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Blue Lotus
Thierry Wermuth
Tintin (voice)
Susan Roman
Milou (voice)
Yves Barsacq
Dupont (voice)
Jean-Pierre Moulin
Dupond (voice)
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The Blue Lotus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Blue Lotus in United States?
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▸What language is The Blue Lotus in?
The Blue Lotus is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Blue Lotus?
The Blue Lotus runs 0 hours 43 minutes (43 minutes).
▸What is The Blue Lotus rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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