Movie

Castle in the Desert

★ 7.1(20)19421h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Harry Lachman
Release date: 1942-02-02
Runtime: 1h 2m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection

About Castle in the Desert

Castle in the Desert is a 1942 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Harry Lachman, starring Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung and Lenita Lane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Castle in the Desert in Finland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Charlie Chan, with son Jimmy on a week's pass from the Army, takes up a request for help at a castle-home, miles from anywhere in the American desert south-west and inhabited by an eccentric, reclusive historian and his wife, a descendant of Lucrezia Borgia. Once there, he finds the request's legitimacy denied by all who are present, but still necessary as one houseguest has already been murdered, the other guests are at each other's throat, and the Borgia-related chatelain is suspected...

Cast

Sidney Toler

Charlie Chan

Victor Sen Yung

Jimmy Chan

Lenita Lane

Lucy Borgia Manderley

Douglass Dumbrille

Paul Manderley

Steven Geray

Dr. Retling

Edmund MacDonald

Walter Hartford

Arleen Whelan

Brenda Hartford

Ethel Griffies

Mme. Saturnia, aka Lizzie

Henry Daniell

Watson King

Richard Derr

Carl Detheridge

Lucien Littlefield

Prof. Gleason

Milton Parsons

Arthur Fletcher

Themes & keywords

sequelprivate detectivecastle in the desert

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Castle in the Desert in Finland?+

Castle in the Desert is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Finland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Castle in the Desert on Netflix?+

Castle in the Desert is not on Netflix in Finland right now.

How long is Castle in the Desert?+

Castle in the Desert has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

Who stars in Castle in the Desert?+

Castle in the Desert stars Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Lenita Lane, Douglass Dumbrille and Steven Geray.

When did Castle in the Desert come out?+

Castle in the Desert is a 1942 movie directed by Harry Lachman.

What genre is Castle in the Desert?+

Castle in the Desert is Crime, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Castle in the Desert?+

Castle in the Desert was directed by Harry Lachman.