Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
“Murderer who turn victim into human baked potato have real appetite for crime.”
Synopsis
Famous detective Charlie Chan is called out of retirement to help a San Francisco detective solve a mysterious series of murders. With his bumbling grandson as his sidekick, Chan also encounters an old nemesis known as the Dragon Queen who is the prime suspect.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen 1981 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-28
Top Cast
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Peter Ustinov
Charlie Chan
Lee Grant
Mrs. Sylvia Lupowitz
Angie Dickinson
Dragon Queen
Michelle Pfeiffer
Cordelia Farenington III
Brian Keith
Police Chief Baxter
Roddy McDowall
Gillespie
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Dangers
Paul Ryan
Masten
Michael Fairman
Bernard Lupowitz
Richard Hatch
Lee Chan, Jr.
Johnny Sekka
Stefan
Gerald Okamura
Club Shanghai Bouncer
James Winburn
Cop at Beach
Momo Yashima
Dr. Yu Sing
Karlene Crockett
Brenda Lupowitz
Bennett Ohta
Hawaiian Chief of Police
David Hirokane
Lee Chan Sr.
James Ray
Haynes
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- David Axlerod, Stan Burns
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- American Cinema Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
David Axlerod, Stan Burns, Earl Derr Biggers
Patrick Williams
Edmond L. Koons, Paul Lohmann
Walter Hannemann, Phil Tucker
Jerry Sherlock, Michael Leone, Alan Belkin
Department Leadership Roster
David Axlerod
Screenplay
Stan Burns
Screenplay
Clive Donner
Director
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Washington
Stunt Coordinator
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Jerry Sherlock
Producer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Phil Tucker
Editor
Jocelyn Rickards
Costume Design
Joel Schiller
Production Design
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
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What is Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen about?
Famous detective Charlie Chan is called out of retirement to help a San Francisco detective solve a mysterious series of murders. With his bumbling grandson as his sidekick, Chan also encounters an old nemesis known as the Dragon Queen who is the prime suspect.
Who directed Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen?
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen includes Peter Ustinov, Lee Grant, Angie Dickinson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Brian Keith.
When was Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen was composed by Patrick Williams.
Is Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen based on a book or true story?
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen?
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).