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Release Year1937
Runtime1h 07m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery, Thriller
Votes32
DirectorNorman Foster
WritersNorman Foster, Howard Ellis Smith
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThink Fast, Mr. Moto
About Think Fast, Mr. Moto
When his import/export business infiltrated by international diamond smugglers, Mr. Moto must follow a trail of clues littered with beautiful women, glittering gems and deadly assassins. Making his way from the mysterious streets of San Francisco's Chinatown to the dark and dangerous alleys of Shanghai, Mr. Moto will stop at nothing to bring the culprits to justice...even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice!
Directed by Norman Foster, Think Fast, Mr. Moto leans on a strong ensemble — Peter Lorre, Virginia Field, Thomas Beck — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1937.
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