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The Blue Lotus

The Blue Lotus

Animation · Adventure · Crime · 1991

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.

Movie details

The Blue Lotus

1991 Animation · Adventure · Crime 43m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

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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Who fights over The Blue Lotus?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Stéphane Bernasconi

Written by

Robert Réa · Laurel L. Russwurm

Thierry Wermuth

Thierry Wermuth

Tintin (voice)

Susan Roman

Susan Roman

Milou (voice)

Yves Barsacq

Yves Barsacq

Dupont (voice)

Jean-Pierre Moulin

Jean-Pierre Moulin

Dupond (voice)

Court is in session

Put The Blue Lotus on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.