In Search of Charlie Chan

June. 20,2006      
Rating:
6.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A documentary on the creation of the popular Charlie Chan detective character as well as the history of Chan films of the 1930s.

Warner Oland as  Charlie Chan (archive footage)
Rusty Cundieff as  Self

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Reviews

Alicia
2006/06/20

I love this movie so much

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Scanialara
2006/06/21

You won't be disappointed!

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Acensbart
2006/06/22

Excellent but underrated film

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MusicChat
2006/06/23

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

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