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5.7 / 10(29 votes)IMDbNR19391h 11mUnited States of America

Mr. Moto's Last Warning

Synopsis

A Japanese man claiming to be Mr. Moto, of the International Police, is abducted and murdered soon after disembarking from a ship at Port Said in Egypt. The real Mr. Moto is already in Port Said, investigating a conspiracy against the British and French governments.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-10

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 20, 1939

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Norman Foster
Screenplay & Story
Norman Foster, Philip MacDonald
Original Title
Mr. Moto's Last Warning
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 11m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Norman Foster

Screenplay & Story

Norman Foster, Philip MacDonald, John P. Marquand

Director of Photography

Virgil Miller

Film Editing

Norman Colbert

Producers

Sol M. Wurtzel

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:John P. Marquand

Department Leadership Roster

Norman Foster

Norman Foster

Director

Norman Foster

Norman Foster

Screenplay

Philip MacDonald

Screenplay

Virgil Miller

Virgil Miller

Director of Photography

Norman Colbert

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Moto's Last Warning

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Mr. Moto's Last Warning about?

A Japanese man claiming to be Mr. Moto, of the International Police, is abducted and murdered soon after disembarking from a ship at Port Said in Egypt. The real Mr. Moto is already in Port Said, investigating a conspiracy against the British and French governments.

Who directed Mr. Moto's Last Warning?

Mr. Moto's Last Warning was directed by Norman Foster.

Who stars in Mr. Moto's Last Warning?

The principal cast of Mr. Moto's Last Warning includes Peter Lorre, Ricardo Cortez, Virginia Field, John Carradine, George Sanders.

When was Mr. Moto's Last Warning released and how long is it?

Mr. Moto's Last Warning was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.

Is Mr. Moto's Last Warning based on a book or true story?

Mr. Moto's Last Warning is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John P. Marquand".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Moto's Last Warning?

Mr. Moto's Last Warning holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).