Charlie Chan in Panama
“One more minute... and the fleet is doomed!”
Synopsis
Charlie impersonates an employee of the U.S. government to foil an espionage plot which would destroy part of the Panama Canal, trapping a Navy fleet on its way to the Pacific after maneuvers in the Atlantic.
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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Jean Rogers
Kathi Lenesch
Lionel Atwill
Cliveden Compton
Mary Nash
Miss Sarah Finch
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
Kane Richmond
Richard Cabot
Chris-Pin Martin
Sergeant Montero
Lionel Royce
Dr. Rudolph Grosser
Helen Ericson
Stewardess
Jack La Rue
Emil Manolo
Edwin Stanley
Governor D.C. Webster
Donald Douglas
Captain Lewis
Frank Puglia
Achmed Halide
Addison Richards
R.J. Godley
Edward Keane
Dr. Fredericks
Eddie Acuff
Dance Sailor Suspicious of Kathi
Jimmy Aubrey
Drunk Fisherman with Cigar at Club
Brooks Benedict
Nightclub / Dance Extra
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers, John Larkin
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan in Panama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Earl Derr Biggers, John Larkin
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Foster
Director
John Larkin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Chan in Panama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan in Panama about?
Charlie impersonates an employee of the U.S. government to foil an espionage plot which would destroy part of the Panama Canal, trapping a Navy fleet on its way to the Pacific after maneuvers in the Atlantic.
Who directed Charlie Chan in Panama?
Charlie Chan in Panama was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Charlie Chan in Panama?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan in Panama includes Sidney Toler, Jean Rogers, Lionel Atwill, Mary Nash, Victor Sen Yung.
When was Charlie Chan in Panama released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan in Panama was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is Charlie Chan in Panama based on a book or true story?
Charlie Chan in Panama is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan in Panama?
Charlie Chan in Panama holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).