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The Return of Charlie Chan
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The Return of Charlie Chan

1973-07-01 · 91 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Mystery · Crime · TV Movie

Charlie Chan comes out of retirement to investigate a murder case aboard the yacht of a wealthy Greek shipping tycoon.

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Directors
Daryl Duke, Leslie H. Martinson
Production companies
Universal Television, The Charlie Chan Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ross MartinRoss MartinCharlie Chan
Richard HaydnRichard HaydnAndrew Kidder
Louise SorelLouise SorelAriane Hadrachi
Joseph HindyJoseph HindyPaul Hadrachi
Kathleen WiddoesKathleen WiddoesIrene Hadrachi
Don GordonDon GordonLambert
Peter DonatPeter DonatNoel Adamson
Leslie NielsenLeslie NielsenAlexander Hadrachi
Rocky GunnPeter Chan
Virginia Ann LeeVirginia Ann LeeDoreen Chan
Ernest HaradaErnest HaradaOliver Chan
Soon-Tek OhSoon-Tek OhStephen Chan
Patricia GagePatricia GageSylvia Grombach
Ted GreenhalghDr. Howard Jamison
Graeme CampbellInspector MacKenzie
Neil DainardNeil DainardRichard Lovell
Otto LowyAnton Grumbach
Pearl HuangJan Chan
Adele YoshiokaAdele YoshiokaMai-Ling Chan
John JulianiGian Carlo Tui

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