Movies and TvShows featuring "asian-detective" theme.
The Closer follows Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson and her team as they investigate and solve murder cases in Los Angeles. With her sharp wit and unconventional methods, Johnson closes cases that have been deemed unsolvable by others. Alongside her team, she navigates the politics of the Los Angeles Police Department while solving heinous crimes.
The Japanese adaption of Agatha Christie's famous whodunit "Murder on the Orient Express".
In Dark Alibi (1946), a detective must clear a man's name after he is falsely accused of a hit-and-run. As he investigates the crime, he uncovers a web of deception and intrigue. With the help of an Asian detective and a public defender, he uncovers the truth behind the case. Along the way, he encounters dusting for fingerprints, exploding guns, human skeletons, and a suit of armor. Will he be able to prove the innocence of the accused?
Charlie Chan travels to London to solve a murder mystery involving the home secretary, secret panels, decapitation, and a secret plan by the British intelligence.
Charlie Chan, the famous Asian detective, is called upon to solve a murder that takes place at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. With the backdrop of Nazi Germany and the tension of international competition, Chan navigates a web of espionage, deceit, and danger to uncover the truth.
When a forger is murdered in Paris, it falls on the famous detective Charlie Chan to solve the crime. With his son by his side, Chan navigates the city's dark underworld and uncovers a web of deception, blackmail, and murder. As the body count rises, Chan must use his wit and intellect to catch the killer before they strike again. Set against the backdrop of the French Third Republic, Charlie Chan in Paris is a thrilling and suspenseful movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
When a British police officer is killed in an island prison, the mysterious Mr. Moto goes undercover as a prisoner to investigate. Along the way, he must use his martial arts skills to fight off convicts and uncover the truth behind the murder.
A private detective discovers a dead body and gets caught up in a conspiracy involving a gold mine and Chinese New Year festivities. As he investigates, he faces shootouts, suspects, and a thrilling murder mystery.
Detective Charlie Chan investigates a series of murders at a radio station, involving espionage, electromagnetic radiation, and a masked killer.
Charlie Chan investigates the murder of a famous opera singer and the mysterious disappearances of several individuals connected to the opera.
Detective Charlie Chan is called upon to solve the murder of a night watchman at a wax museum. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of secrets and hidden identities, leading him closer to the truth.
Charlie Chan, a renowned police detective, travels to Egypt to investigate a murder. Along the way, he encounters racial stereotypes and navigates the desert to uncover the truth. He unravels the mysteries surrounding pyramids, ancient tombs, and hieroglyphics. With his sharp wit and intuitive skills, he uncovers a dangerous plot involving poison gas and religious fanatics. Will Charlie Chan solve the case before it's too late?
Charlie Chan visits Treasure Island in San Francisco to investigate a phoney spiritualist who is using mind-reading tricks during seances to obtain blackmail evidence. Along the way, Chan uncovers a hidden secret room and must solve a series of mysterious crimes.
In Mr. Wong, Detective (1938), the famous Asian detective, Mr. Wong, is on a mission to solve a murder mystery involving a secret formula and an international spy. With the backdrop of San Francisco's Chinatown and the Golden Gate Bridge, Mr. Wong navigates deception, danger, and racial stereotypes to uncover the truth.
Doomed to Die is a 1940 crime thriller film. When a shipping magnate is murdered, detective Mr. Wong teams up with news reporter Bobbie Logan to solve the case. They uncover a network of smuggling and deception, with the involvement of a Tong secret society. As they dig deeper into the investigation, they encounter false accusations, family relationships, and a confession of a crime. The plot takes several twists and turns, including an attempted murder, a daughter caught in the middle, and a dangerous business competition. An automobile accident adds to the suspense as Mr. Wong and Bobbie race against time to catch the killer.
Charlie Chan, the famous Asian detective, is called to investigate a murder that takes place on Broadway in New York City. He must navigate a world of political scandal, corrupt politicians, and a cast of colorful characters to uncover the truth.
When a famous movie star is killed, detective Charlie Chan must solve the case along with his bumbling sidekick. As they dive into the investigation, they discover a web of unsolved mysteries and a revenge plot.
When a jockey is murdered at the race track, detective Charlie Chan is called in to solve the case. With his wit and expertise in forensic science, Chan unravels a web of deceit and gambling-related crimes in order to catch the killer.
After being framed for murder, Mr. Moto must uncover a conspiracy involving diamond smugglers and colonial governors in danger island.
When a drug smuggling operation turns deadly, detective Charlie Chan investigates the murder of a police commissioner's son. As he navigates the dangerous underworld of Shanghai, Chan uncovers a secret message that leads him to a booby-trapped cruise ship and an exotic dancer involved in the opium trade.