The Chinese Detective (1981)
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Chinese British Detective Sergeant John Ho solves cases in the East End of London. Ho fits the pattern of the maverick detective, prepared to use unorthodox methods to solve his cases, which emerged in series like Z Cars and The Sweeney.
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David YipDetective Sergeant John Ho
Derek MartinD.C.I. Berwick
Shirley StelfoxMichael Melia
Leslie Sarony
Ian Hendry
Rudolph WalkerTerence Villiers
Tony Melody
John SavidentDon Liddell
Edward Hardwicke
Anna Wing
Peter CopleyMovie DNA
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Frequently asked questions about The Chinese Detective
What is The Chinese Detective about?
Chinese British Detective Sergeant John Ho solves cases in the East End of London. Ho fits the pattern of the maverick detective, prepared to use unorthodox methods to solve his cases, which emerged in series like Z Cars and The Sweeney.
How long is The Chinese Detective?
The Chinese Detective has a runtime of 60 minutes.