Mr. Arkadin
“Discovering the past can be murder...”
Synopsis
Claiming that he doesn't know his own past, a rich man enlists an ex-con with an odd bit of detective work. Gregory Arkadin says he can't remember anything before the late 1920s, and convict Guy Van Stratten is happy to take the job of exploring his new acquaintance's life story. Guy's research turns up stunning details about his employer's past, and as his work seems linked to untimely deaths, the mystery surrounding Mr. Arkadin deepens.
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Herr Satan persönlich alias Mr. Arkadin (Trailer, englisch)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-28
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Orson Welles
Gregory Arkadin
Akim Tamiroff
Jakob Zouk
Grégoire Aslan
Bracco
Patricia Medina
Mily
Jack Watling
Marquis of Rutleigh
Mischa Auer
The Professor
Peter van Eyck
Thaddeus
Michael Redgrave
Burgomil Trebitsch
Amparo Rivelles
Frédéric O'Brady
Oscar
Irene López Heredia
Tamara Shayne
Woman in Apartment
Paola Mori
Raina Arkadin
Robert Arden
Guy Van Stratten
Gustavo Re
Police at Naples Port (uncredited)
Manuel Requena
General Martinez
Emilio G. Ruiz
(uncredited)
Jacinto San Emeterio
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2006
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Welles
- Original Score
- Paul Misraki
- Original Title
- Mr. Arkadin
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, Sevilla Films, Filmorsa, Cervantes Films, Mercury Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Paul Misraki
Jean Bourgoin
Renzo Lucidi, William Morton, Orson Welles
Louis Dolivet, Orson Welles
Department Leadership Roster
Orson Welles
Director
Jean Bourgoin
Director of Photography
Renzo Lucidi
Editor
Paul Misraki
Original Music Composer
Louis Dolivet
Producer
Orson Welles
Screenplay
Orson Welles
Producer
William Morton
Editor
Orson Welles
Editor
Orson Welles
Production Design
Orson Welles
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Arkadin
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What is Mr. Arkadin about?
Claiming that he doesn't know his own past, a rich man enlists an ex-con with an odd bit of detective work. Gregory Arkadin says he can't remember anything before the late 1920s, and convict Guy Van Stratten is happy to take the job of exploring his new acquaintance's life story. Guy's research turns up stunning details about his employer's past, and as his work seems linked to untimely deaths, the mystery surrounding Mr. Arkadin deepens.
Who directed Mr. Arkadin?
Mr. Arkadin was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Mr. Arkadin?
The principal cast of Mr. Arkadin includes Orson Welles, Akim Tamiroff, Grégoire Aslan, Patricia Medina, Jack Watling.
When was Mr. Arkadin released and how long is it?
Mr. Arkadin was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Arkadin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Arkadin was composed by Paul Misraki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Arkadin?
Mr. Arkadin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).