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Think Fast, Mr. Moto

1937 · 1h 7m · Crime, Mystery, Thriller · United States of America · Rated 12 (DE)

Meet.... MR. MOTO the foxiest detective of them all!

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!

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Norman Foster, Howard Ellis Smith

Based on the novel by

John P. Marquand

Starring

Peter Lorre, Virginia Field, Thomas Beck, Sig Ruman

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