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.
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.
Charlie Chan investigates the murder of a famous opera singer and the mysterious disappearances of several individuals connected to the opera.
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.
The Japanese adaption of Agatha Christie's famous whodunit "Murder on the Orient Express".
When a wealthy businessman is murdered in Honolulu, detective Charlie Chan is called in to solve the case. He must navigate through a web of suspects and an impersonator to uncover the truth.
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.
Charlie Chan, a renowned detective, is called to the circus to investigate a murder. As he unravels the mystery, he encounters a variety of colorful characters and dangerous situations.
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.
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.
In 'The Shanghai Cobra,' a detective is tasked with uncovering the secrets of a dangerous crime syndicate in Shanghai. With the help of his team, he must navigate through a web of deception and danger to bring the criminals to justice. As the investigation unfolds, the detective becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where trust is scarce and betrayal is abundant.
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?
A detective is called in to solve a series of murders that appear to be linked to black magic. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a sinister cult and must navigate the world of occult rituals and dark secrets to catch the killer. With the help of a fortune teller and a seance, he uncovers the truth behind the murders and puts an end to the black magic that has been plaguing the city.
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?
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.
Detective Charlie Chan investigates a series of murders at a radio station, involving espionage, electromagnetic radiation, and a masked killer.
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.
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.
All the passengers on an airplane headed for San Francisco are drugged, and when they wake up, it is discovered that a quarter-million dollars is missing. Charlie Chan--and, of course, his #1 son--must discover the identity of the person who doped the passengers and stole the money.
When a diamond is stolen and a murder occurs, Charlie Chan is called to solve the case. With his unique detective skills and witty humor, Chan unravels the mystery, encountering various clues, double-crossings, and a cast of suspicious characters.