Mr. Moto Takes a Chance
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Breslow, John Patrick
- Original Title
- Mr. Moto Takes a Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Lou Breslow, John Patrick, Norman Foster, Wyllis Cooper, John P. Marquand
Virgil Miller
Nick DeMaggio
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Foster
Director
Lou Breslow
Screenplay
John Patrick
Screenplay
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
Nick DeMaggio
Editor
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Moto Takes a Chance
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What is Mr. Moto Takes a Chance about?
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.
Who directed Mr. Moto Takes a Chance?
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Mr. Moto Takes a Chance?
The principal cast of Mr. Moto Takes a Chance includes Peter Lorre, Rochelle Hudson, Robert Kent, J. Edward Bromberg, Chick Chandler.
When was Mr. Moto Takes a Chance released and how long is it?
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Is Mr. Moto Takes a Chance based on a book or true story?
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John P. Marquand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Moto Takes a Chance?
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).