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Release Year1941
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresMystery
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DirectorXu Xinfu
WritersXu Xinfu
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsCharlie Chan Smashes an Evil Plot
About Charlie Chan Smashes an Evil Plot
The film tells the story of detective Charlie Chan helping to solve a strange case involving the use of invisibility. It combines science fiction elements with gunfights and fight scenes, and enhances the urban feel through radio-based crime-solving techniques and modern characters.
Directed by Xu Xinfu, Charlie Chan Smashes an Evil Plot leans on a strong ensemble — Xinyuan Xu, Meijun Gu, Wang Zhuyou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1941.
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