The Real Charlie Chan

The Real Charlie Chan (2006)

June 20th, 20060h 21min

Documentary
70%

Overview

A documentary on Chang Apana, the Chinese-Hawaiian police officer who was the inspiration for the character of Charlie Chan.


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