The Mask of Dimitrios (1944)

The Mask of Dimitrios (1944) Movie Reviews

Cast: Victor Francen, Steven Geray, Florence Bates, Eduardo Ciannelli, Kurt Katch, Marjorie Hoshelle, George Metaxa, John Abbott, Monte Blue, David Hoffman, Georges Renavent, Fred Essler, Zachary Scott, Peter Lorre, George Tobias, Sydney Greenstreet, Faye Emerson

Director: Jean Negulesco

Rating: NR

Running Time: 95 min.

Synopsis: While on vacation in Istanbul, mystery novelist Cornelius Leyden (Peter Lorre) is given the opportunity to view the body of the recently deceased criminal mastermind Dimitrios Makropoulos (Zachary Scott). Upon seeing the body, Leyden becomes obsessed with uncovering the story behind the crime lord's rise to power. With the help of local police Colonel Haki (Kurt Katch), Leyden journeys across Europe, piecing together a sordid narrative of Makropoulos' life and uncovering long-buried secrets.

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  • Jun 27, 2015 06:31 am

    Michael said: B

    Eastern European intrigue as seen by Hollywood. Greenstreet and Lorre excellent.

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