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title: "Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/charlie-chan-and-the-curse-of-the-dragon-queen-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66592
imdb_id: "tt0082159"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 37
content_rating: "PG"
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# Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen" (1981).
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Title: Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Year: 1981
Release Date: February 13, 1981 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 37m
Rating: PG
Director: Clive Donner
Cast: Peter Ustinov, Lee Grant, Angie Dickinson, Richard Hatch
Plot:
Detective Charlie Chan is called out of retirement.
Helps a San Francisco detective solve a series of mysterious/bizarre murders.
Grandson Lee is his sidekick (described as bumbling, clumsy, and getting married).
Chan encounters an old nemesis known as the Dragon Queen, who is the prime suspect.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen is a 1981 film directed by Clive Donner. Released on February 13, 19

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Clive Donner
- **Networks / Studios**: American Cinema Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Ustinov** as *Charlie Chan*
- **Lee Grant** as *Mrs. Sylvia Lupowitz*
- **Angie Dickinson** as *Dragon Queen*
- **Michelle Pfeiffer** as *Cordelia Farenington III*
- **Brian Keith** as *Police Chief Baxter*
- **Roddy McDowall** as *Gillespie*
- **Rachel Roberts** as *Mrs. Dangers*
- **Paul Ryan** as *Masten*
- **Michael Fairman** as *Bernard Lupowitz*
- **Richard Hatch** as *Lee Chan, Jr.*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen online?
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen worth watching?
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 37 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen and when was it released?
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen?
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen was directed by Clive Donner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66592)
- [Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082159/)
- [Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66592-charlie-chan-and-the-curse-of-the-dragon-queen/cast)
- [Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen Cast & Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/charlie-chan-and-the-curse-of-the-dragon-queen/20000398/credits/)
- [Where to Watch Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)

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