The Shanghai Cobra
“Charlie Chan at his best in his most thrilling adventure!”
Synopsis
Someone is attempting to steal radium stored in a bank. Death by cobra venom connects a number of murders. Charlie Chan investigates.
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Top Cast
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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Benson Fong
Tommy Chan
Mantan Moreland
Birmingham Brown
James Cardwell
Ned Stewart
Joan Barclay
Paula Webb
Walter Fenner
Police Inspector Harry Davis
Roy Gordon
Walter Fletcher
Arthur Loft
Bradford Harris
Addison Richards
John Adams
Janet Warren
Record Machine Operator
Gene Roth
Morgan
Joe Devlin
Taylor
James Flavin
H.R. Jarvis
George Chandler
Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- George Callahan, George Wallace Sayre
- Original Title
- The Shanghai Cobra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
George Callahan, George Wallace Sayre, Earl Derr Biggers
Vincent J. Farrar
Ace Herman
James S. Burkett
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
George Callahan
Screenplay
Ace Herman
Editor
George Wallace Sayre
Screenplay
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
James S. Burkett
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 The Shanghai Cobra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shanghai Cobra about?
Someone is attempting to steal radium stored in a bank. Death by cobra venom connects a number of murders. Charlie Chan investigates.
Who directed The Shanghai Cobra?
The Shanghai Cobra was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in The Shanghai Cobra?
The principal cast of The Shanghai Cobra includes Sidney Toler, Benson Fong, Mantan Moreland, James Cardwell, Joan Barclay.
When was The Shanghai Cobra released and how long is it?
The Shanghai Cobra was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Is The Shanghai Cobra based on a book or true story?
The Shanghai Cobra is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shanghai Cobra?
The Shanghai Cobra holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).