The Red Dragon
1945, English. Directed by Phil Rosen.
CHARLIE CHAN on the Trail! A NEW CASE OF WORLWIDE INTRIGUE!
Chan is faced with suspects in a stolen atomic bomb formula case, that are being killed with bullets that are not fired from a gun.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler): watch order
Cast & crew
- Phil RosenDirector
- Sidney TolerCharlie Chan
- Fortunio BonanovaInsp. Luis Carvero
- Benson FongTommy Chan
- Robert Emmett KeaneAlfred Wyans (as Robert E. Keane)
- Willie BestChattanooga Brown
- Carol HughesMarguerite Fontain
- Marjorie HoshelleCountess Irena Masak
- Barton YarboroughJoseph Brandish
- George MeekerEdmond Slade
- Don CostelloCharles Masack
- Charles TrowbridgePrentiss
- Mildred BoydJosephine
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Callahan
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Watch before The Red Dragon
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
1940 · 7.7/10
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Murder Over New York
1940 · 6.3/10
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Dead Men Tell
1941 · 6.6/10
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Charlie Chan in Rio
1941 · 6.5/10
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Castle in the Desert
1942 · 7.1/10
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Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
1944 · 6.0/10
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Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
1944 · 6.6/10
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Black Magic
1944 · 7.1/10
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The Jade Mask
1945 · 6.2/10
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The Scarlet Clue
1945 · 6.1/10
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The Red Dragon: quick answers
What should I watch before The Red Dragon?
Watch Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944), Black Magic (1944), The Jade Mask (1945), and The Scarlet Clue (1945) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Red Dragon?
Next in the series: The Shanghai Cobra (1945), Dark Alibi (1946), and Shadows Over Chinatown (1946).
Is The Red Dragon worth watching?
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How long is The Red Dragon?
The Red Dragon runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Does The Red Dragon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Red Dragon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Red Dragon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Red Dragon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Red Dragon on?
The Red Dragon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1945. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Red Dragon?
If you liked The Red Dragon, try Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors.
Who directed The Red Dragon?
The Red Dragon (1945) was directed by Phil Rosen and stars Sidney Toler, Fortunio Bonanova, Benson Fong.