Charlie Chan in Panama
1940, English. Directed by Norman Foster.
One more minute... and the fleet is doomed!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Norman FosterDirector
- Sidney TolerCharlie Chan
- Jean RogersKathi Lenesch
- Lionel AtwillCliveden Compton
- Mary NashMiss Sarah Finch
- Victor Sen YungJimmy Chan
- Kane RichmondRichard Cabot
- Chris-Pin MartinSergeant Montero
- Lionel RoyceDr. Rudolph Grosser
- Helen EricsonStewardess
- Jack La RueEmil Manolo
- Edwin StanleyGovernor D.C. Webster
- Donald DouglasCaptain Lewis
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Larkin
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What Charlie Chan in Panama is based on
Charlie Chan in Panama is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.
Fictional human
Charlie Chan
By Earl Derr Biggers
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Charlie Chan in Panama: quick answers
What should I watch before Charlie Chan in Panama?
Watch Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938), Charlie Chan in Reno (1939), Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939), and City in Darkness (1939) first.
What comes after Charlie Chan in Panama?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940), Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940), and Murder Over New York (1940).
Is Charlie Chan in Panama worth watching?
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How long is Charlie Chan in Panama?
Charlie Chan in Panama runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does Charlie Chan in Panama have a post-credits scene?
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Charlie Chan in Panama parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Charlie Chan in Panama is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan in Panama on?
Charlie Chan in Panama isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1940. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie Chan in Panama?
If you liked Charlie Chan in Panama, try The Glass Key, LaRoy, Texas, A Blueprint for Murder.
Who directed Charlie Chan in Panama?
Charlie Chan in Panama (1940) was directed by Norman Foster and stars Sidney Toler, Jean Rogers, Lionel Atwill.
What is Charlie Chan in Panama based on?
Charlie Chan in Panama is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.