Mr. Moto Takes a Chance
1938, English. Directed by Norman Foster.
In the jungle near Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Mr. Moto poses as an ineffectual archaeologist and a venerable holy man with mystical powers to help foil two insurgencies against the government.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 11 June 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lou Breslow, John Patrick
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Mr. Moto Takes a Chance: quick answers
What should I watch before Mr. Moto Takes a Chance?
Watch Think Fast, Mr. Moto (1937), Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937), and Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938) first.
What comes after Mr. Moto Takes a Chance?
Next in the series: Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938), Mr. Moto's Last Warning (1939), and Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939).
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How long is Mr. Moto Takes a Chance?
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does Mr. Moto Takes a Chance have a post-credits scene?
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Mr. Moto Takes a Chance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Moto Takes a Chance on?
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 June 1938. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Moto Takes a Chance?
If you liked Mr. Moto Takes a Chance, try The Seven-Ups, The Glass Key, The Independent.
Who directed Mr. Moto Takes a Chance?
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938) was directed by Norman Foster and stars Peter Lorre, Rochelle Hudson, Robert Kent.