Mysterious Mr. Moto
1938, English. Directed by Norman Foster.
Peter Lorre gives you your greatest thrill
The Japanese detective rounds up a league of assassins for Scotland Yard.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Norman FosterDirector
- Peter LorreMr. Moto
- Mary MaguireAnn Richman
- Henry WilcoxonAnton Darvak
- Erik RhodesDavid Scott-Frensham
- Leon AmesPaul Brissac
- Forrester HarveyGeorge Higgins
- Frederick VogedingGottfried Brujo
- Lester MatthewsSir Charles Murchison
- Jimmy AubreyNewsboy
- May BeattyWoman at Police Station
- Reginald BarlowPoliceman
- Billy BevanCustoms Official
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Foster, Philip MacDonald
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Mysterious Mr. Moto: quick answers
What should I watch before Mysterious Mr. Moto?
Watch Think Fast, Mr. Moto (1937), Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937), Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938), and Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938) first.
What comes after Mysterious Mr. Moto?
Next in the series: Mr. Moto's Last Warning (1939), Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939), and Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939).
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How long is Mysterious Mr. Moto?
Mysterious Mr. Moto runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does Mysterious Mr. Moto have a post-credits scene?
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Mysterious Mr. Moto parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mysterious Mr. Moto is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mysterious Mr. Moto on?
Mysterious Mr. Moto isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 September 1938. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mysterious Mr. Moto?
If you liked Mysterious Mr. Moto, try The Seven-Ups, Murder Most Foul, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed Mysterious Mr. Moto?
Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938) was directed by Norman Foster and stars Peter Lorre, Mary Maguire, Henry Wilcoxon.