Castle in the Desert (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1942, Castle in the Desert is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Harry Lachman, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. 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...
Who’s in it. Castle in the Desert stars Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Arleen Whelan as Brenda Hartford, Lenita Lane as Lucy Borgia Manderley and Richard Derr as Carl Detheridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Castle in the Desert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Castle in the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Castle in the Desert tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Castle in the Desert (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Castle in the Desert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Castle in the Desert worth watching?
- Castle in the Desert holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Castle in the Desert?
- Castle in the Desert stars Sidney Toler, Arleen Whelan, Lenita Lane, Richard Derr and Douglass Dumbrille.