14 Sep 1984
Hawaiian Heat
Two Chicago cops quit their jobs in the Windy City to become detectives in Hawaii. TV movie that served as a pilot to the series of the same name.
Top Billed Cast
Sidney Toler Charlie Chan
Phyllis Brooks Judy Hayes
Victor Sen Yung James Chan
Eddie Collins Al Hogan
John 'Dusty' King Randolph
Claire Dodd Mrs. Carol Wayne
George Zucco Dr. Cardigan
Robert Barrat Captain Johnson
Marc Lawrence Johnny McCoy
Richard Lane Joe Arnold
Ruth Clifford Nurse
Layne Tom Jr. Tommy Chan
Philip Ahn Wing Foo
Paul Harvey Inspector Rawlins
Grace Lem Mama Chan (uncredited)
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