Scent of Mystery
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Synopsis
An Englishman and a cabby try to save an heiress from murder in Spain.
Top Cast
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Denholm Elliott
Oliver Larker
Peter Lorre
Smiley
Beverly Bentley
Decoy Sally
Paul Lukas
Baron Saradin
Liam Redmond
Johnny Gin
Leo McKern
Tommy Kennedy
Peter Arne
Robert Fleming
Mary Laura Wood
Margharita
Diana Dors
Winifred Jordan
Elizabeth Taylor
Woman of Mystery
Judith Furse
Miss Leonard
Michael Trubshawe
English Aviator
Maurice Marsac
Pepi
Juan Olaguibel
Truck Driver
Billy Miller
Constance Walker
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Cardiff
- Screenplay & Story
- William Roos, Kelley Roos
- Original Score
- Harold Adamson, Jordan Ramin, Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Scent of Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Michael Todd Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Cardiff
William Roos, Kelley Roos
Harold Adamson, Jordan Ramin, Mario Nascimbene
John von Kotze
Frank Baldridge
Michael Todd Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Cardiff
Director
William Roos
Writer
Michael Todd Jr.
Producer
John von Kotze
Director of Photography
Frank Baldridge
Editor
Vincent Korda
Production Design
Charles Simminger
Costume Design
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scent of Mystery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scent of Mystery about?
An Englishman and a cabby try to save an heiress from murder in Spain.
Who directed Scent of Mystery?
Scent of Mystery was directed by Jack Cardiff.
Who stars in Scent of Mystery?
The principal cast of Scent of Mystery includes Denholm Elliott, Peter Lorre, Beverly Bentley, Paul Lukas, Liam Redmond.
When was Scent of Mystery released and how long is it?
Scent of Mystery was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Scent of Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scent of Mystery was composed by Harold Adamson, Jordan Ramin, Mario Nascimbene.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scent of Mystery?
Scent of Mystery holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).