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Release Year1940
Runtime1h 05m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery, Comedy
Votes20
DirectorHarry Lachman
WritersLester Ziffren
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMurder Over New York
About Murder Over New York
When Charlie's old friend from Scotland Yard is murdered when they attend a police convention in New York, Chan picks up the case he was working on.
Directed by Harry Lachman, Murder Over New York leans on a strong ensemble — Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Donald MacBride — 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 crime titles of 1940.
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