Mr. Moto : The Complete Collection
8 movies on 4 DVDs
When Mr. Moto, the no-nonsense martial arts-savvy Japanese detective inspired by J.P. Marquand's bestselling book series hit the big screen, he infused the genre with an exotic flare it hadn't previously known. Fans of film noir, mystery and crime thrillers ha a new hero. This outstanding collection includes all favorite Mr. Moto hits, all starring the inimitable Peter Lorre as the world famous sleuth.
Think Fast Mr. Moto (1937)
Murder, intrigue and seduction characterize this spellbinding first installment of the Mr. Moto series! When his import/export business is infiltrated by international diamond smugglers. Mr. Moto must follow a trail of clues littered with beautiful women, glittering gems and deadly assassins!
Thank You Mr. Moto (1937)
A thrilling tale of daring, deception and deadly greed. Thank You Mr. Moto finds the intrepid sleuth on a quest for seven ancient scrolls that reveal the location of Genghis Khan's tomb in China. But in his search, he discovers he's not the only one stalking the scrolls!
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938)
On a mission to unmask the leader of a military uprising in Tong Moi. Mr. Moto finds himself deep in the darkest jungles of Asia, where the excavation of a local temple unearths a massive cache of weapons and explosives compelling Mr. Moto o join with a beautiful and mysterious aviatrix!
Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938)
Murder for hire! Mr. Moto is plunged into a deadly maze of deception when he poses as an inmate at Devil's Island then orchestrates a daring escape from the infamous prison - along with a ruthless murderer - in order to infiltrate a gang of assassins!
Mr. Moto In Danger Island (1939)
To stop contraband diamonds from flooding the world's jewel market, Mr. Moto heads to Puerto Rico. When an undercover agent and a top political figure are killed, he'll need a gem of a plan...to put these crooks on ice in "one of the best of the Mr. Moto series.
Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938)
Mr. Moto comes out fighting when a boxing match turns into cold-blooded murder! Assisted by detective-in-training Lee Chan (Keye Luke), Moto sets out to track down the killer based on one clue" a poisoned boxing glove! When Moto's hunch points to a corrupt gambling syndicate, he'll wager his very life in this "vividly exciting" (The Hollywood Reporter) mystery.
Mr. Moto's Last Warning (1939)
Mr. Moto sets sail for an explosive high seas adventure in this dangerously "fun" (Movies to Go), spine-tingler! The world teeters on the brink of war when a band of saboteurs plot to blow up the French fleet. Captured while trying to trap the conspirators, the world's greatest detective must use all of his wits to diffuse the situation - or world peace faces a watery grave!
Mr. Moto Takes A Vacation (1939)
In this "fast-moving" (American Legion Auxiliary) detective thriller Mr. Moto heads to Egypt to thwart a criminal mastermind determined to steal the priceless crown of the Queen of Sheba. But the action heats up when the treasure begins a perilous journey to America and Moto must unmask its cunning - and murderous - thief!
Running time : 524 Minutes
Language : English
