Charlie Chan in Rio
“it's Chan's most Spine-tingling mystery!”
Synopsis
In Rio de Janiero to arrest a nightclub singer on suspicion of a murder in Hawaii, Charlie Chan becomes involved with the Rio police in solving the singer's own murder.
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Sidney Toler
Lt. Charlie Chan
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
Harold Huber
Senior Souto, police chief
Mary Beth Hughes
Joan Reynolds
Cobina Wright
Grace Ellis
Victor Jory
Alfredo Cardozo, alias Marana
Kay Linaker
Helen Ashby
Hamilton MacFadden
Bill Kellogg
Richard Derr
Ken Reynolds
Ted North
Clark V. Denton
Truman Bradley
Paul Wagner
Iris Wong
Lili Wong
Jacqueline Dalya
Lola Dean
Leslie Denison
Rice the Butler (uncredited)
Ann Codee
Margo the Cook (uncredited)
Eugene Borden
Armando, club headwaiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Lachman
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel G. Engel, Lester Ziffren
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan in Rio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Lachman
Samuel G. Engel, Lester Ziffren
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Lachman
Director
Samuel G. Engel
Writer
Lester Ziffren
Writer
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
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 Rio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan in Rio about?
In Rio de Janiero to arrest a nightclub singer on suspicion of a murder in Hawaii, Charlie Chan becomes involved with the Rio police in solving the singer's own murder.
Who directed Charlie Chan in Rio?
Charlie Chan in Rio was directed by Harry Lachman.
Who stars in Charlie Chan in Rio?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan in Rio includes Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Harold Huber, Mary Beth Hughes, Cobina Wright.
When was Charlie Chan in Rio released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan in Rio was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan in Rio?
Charlie Chan in Rio holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).