Mr. Moto’s Last Warning (1939): Cast & Plot
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning is a 1939 crime thriller directed by Norman Foster, starring Peter Lorre as Mr. Kentaro Moto, Teru Shimada and E. E. Clive. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Moto’s Last Warning About?
The premise of Mr. Moto’s Last Warning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a Japanese man who pretends to be Mr. Moto, an International Police officer, is abducted and murdered shortly after stepping off a ship at Port Said, Egypt, the genuine Mr. Moto is already on the ground. He quietly probes the bustling port, seeking to expose a conspiracy aimed at destabilising the British and French governments. His investigation weaves through dockworkers, merchants and foreign officials, dangerously as he races against time to thwart the scheme.
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- time bomb
- mr. moto character
- four word title
- man wears eyeglasses
- psychotronic film
- caucasian actor plays an asian character
- japanese
- ship
- fleet
- egypt
- suez canal
- kiss
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- tough cop
- good versus evil
- martial arts
- male female relationship
- disarming someone
- pistol
- murder mystery
- suspense
- showdown
- chase
- police detective
- foot chase
- judo throw
- judo
- brawl
- fistfight
- martial artist
- martial arts master
- violence
- tough guy
- warrior
- hero
- interpol
- waterfront
- ventriloquist dummy
- undercover agent
- trapdoor
- silly ass englishman
- secret agent
- scarab
- salvage
- port said egypt
- poison ring
- oriental art
- naval manuever
- mistaken identity
- international tensions
- espionage
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning Cast & Characters
Peter Lorre leads the cast as Mr. Kentaro Moto, with Teru Shimada as Fake Mr. Moto (uncredited) and E. E. Clive as Port Commandant General (uncredited). Directed by Norman Foster; 35 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Foster
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Peter Lorre as Mr. Kentaro Moto - Teru Shimada as Fake Mr. Moto (uncredited)
- E. E. Clive as Port Commandant General (uncredited)
- Georges Renavent as Adm. Jacques Delacour (uncredited)
Also Starring in Mr. Moto’s Last Warning
· 31 more- Margaret Irving Madame Delacour
- Virginia Field Connie Porter
- Joan Carroll Mary Delacour
- George Sanders Eric Norvel
- Robert Coote Rollo Venables
- Ricardo Cortez Fabian
- John Carradine Danforth / Richard Burke
- John Davidson Hakim
- Leyland Hodgson Captain Bert Hawkins
- Harold Goodwin Nightclub Bouncer and Seaman (uncredited)
- Holmes Herbert Bentham (uncredited)
- Eric Wilton Deck Steward (uncredited)
- Bert Roach Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- George Humbert Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Jack Perry Guard at Door (uncredited)
- Jimmy Aubrey Waiter (uncredited)
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- C. Montague Shaw Adm. Lord Streetly (uncredited)
- Ted Billings Barfly (uncredited)
- Pat McKee Seaman Observing Fight (uncredited)
- Lal Chand Mehra Customs Officer (uncredited)
- Neil Fitzgerald English Sergeant (uncredited)
- Carol Adams Minor Role (uncredited)
- Jacques Lory Markaday - Juggler (uncredited)
- David Cavendish Deck Officer (uncredited)
- Daniel Boone Deep Sea Diver (uncredited)
- Victor Metzetti Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Wayne Rivers Cable Man (uncredited)
- A.R. Bogard Hoist Man (uncredited)
- Robert F. Owens Tender (uncredited)
- H.W. Stroele Tender (uncredited)
- Al Wesslen Deep Sea Diver (uncredited)
More from Norman Foster
More films directed by Norman Foster: The Deathhead Virgin, The Green Hornet, Brighty of the Grand Canyon and Indian Paint.
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. Moto’s Last Warning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the bustling port of Port Said, the British Navy is preparing for upcoming naval exercises with the French fleet, but these plans are suddenly thrown into jeopardy. The delay occurs because the British Secret Service receives a warning about potential sabotage, signaling that hostile agents may be lurking among the ships and couriers. Among the ships docked in Port Said is Madame Delacour, played by [Virginia Field], the wife of the French naval admiral. She is accompanied by her daughter Marie and is soon surrounded by a mixture of intrigue and danger when various characters start to reveal their true intentions.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Moto’s Last Warning, scene by scene
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mr. Moto’s Last Warning.
How Well Do You Know Mr. Moto’s Last Warning?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Mr. Moto’s Last Warning
4 cars on screen, including the Minerva unknown and the unknown.
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Mr. Moto’s Last Warning FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mr. Moto’s Last Warning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Moto’s Last Warning?
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Mr. Moto’s Last Warning released?
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning was released on January 20, 1939.
Who directed Mr. Moto’s Last Warning?
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning was directed by Norman Foster.
More films by Norman Foster Who is in the cast of Mr. Moto’s Last Warning?
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning stars Peter Lorre as Mr. Kentaro Moto, Teru Shimada as Fake Mr. Moto (uncredited) and E. E. Clive as Port Commandant General (uncredited), among 35 credited actors.
Does Mr. Moto’s Last Warning have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Moto’s Last Warning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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