Mr. Moto's Gamble
1938, English. Directed by James Tinling.
TRAGEDY STRIKES THE ARENA AS FISTIC CHAMPIONS FALL BEFORE UNSEEN GLOVES!
Celebrated as supersleuth, Mr. Moto comes out fighting when a brutal boxing match turns into cold-blooded murder! Assisted by detective-in-training Lee Chan, Moto sets out to track down the killer based on a single ominous clue: a poisoned boxing glove! But when Moto's hunch points to a corrupt gambling syndicate, he's forced to wager his very life to unmask the culprit—or go down for the count...permanently!
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- James TinlingDirector
- Peter LorreKentaro Moto
- Keye LukeLee Chan
- Dick BaldwinBill Steele
- Lynn BariPenny Kendall
- Douglas FowleyNick Crowder
- Jayne ReganLinda Benton
- Harold HuberLieutenant Riggs
- Maxie RosenbloomHorace 'Knock-Out' Wellington
- John HamiltonPhilip Benton
- George E. StoneJerry Connors
- Bernard NedellClipper McCoy
- Charles WilliamsGabby Marden
Details
- Released
- 7 April 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles S. Belden, Jerome Cady, John P. Marquand
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Mr. Moto's Gamble: quick answers
What should I watch before Mr. Moto's Gamble?
Watch Think Fast, Mr. Moto (1937) and Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937) first.
What comes after Mr. Moto's Gamble?
Next in the series: Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938), Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938), and Mr. Moto's Last Warning (1939).
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How long is Mr. Moto's Gamble?
Mr. Moto's Gamble runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does Mr. Moto's Gamble have a post-credits scene?
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Mr. Moto's Gamble parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Moto's Gamble is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Moto's Gamble on?
Mr. Moto's Gamble isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 April 1938. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Moto's Gamble?
If you liked Mr. Moto's Gamble, try The Cheap Detective, The Late Show, A Shot in the Dark.
Who directed Mr. Moto's Gamble?
Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938) was directed by James Tinling and stars Peter Lorre, Keye Luke, Dick Baldwin.