The Return of Mr. Moto (1965): Cast & Plot
The Return of Mr. Moto is a 1965 crime thriller directed by Ernest Morris, starring Henry Silva as Mr. Moto, Gordon Tanner and Harold Kasket. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Ernest Morris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lippert Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Return of Mr. Moto About?
The premise of The Return of Mr. Moto without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The world’s most renowned secret agent returns for a new mission. Going deep undercover, Mr. Moto investigates a sabotage campaign that is blowing up oil wells and attempting to seize every oil lease in a petroleum‑rich Middle Eastern nation.
The Return of Mr. Moto Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- man wears eyeglasses
- legacy sequel
- reference to mata hari
- iran
- woman bound and gagged
- mr. moto character
- undercover
- oil well
- secretary
- police inspector
- oil field
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- corporation
- tied to a chair
- bound and gagged
- jujitsu
- asian man
- mystery villain
- fistfight
- brawl
- bar fight
- barroom brawl
- suspense
- action hero
- judo
- judo throw
- martial arts master
- martial artist
- martial arts
- gangster
- disarming someone
- pistol
- ambush
- violence
- shooting
- tough guy
- villain
- hero
- racial stereotype
- presumed dead
- detective
- treachery
- stabbed to death
- silencer
- sheik
- sabotage
- persia
- oil magnate
- oil fire
- nightclub
The Return of Mr. Moto Cast & Characters
Henry Silva leads the cast as Mr. Moto, with Gordon Tanner as Russell McAllister and Harold Kasket as Shahrdar of Wadi. Directed by Ernest Morris; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ernest Morris
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Henry Silva as Mr. Moto - Gordon Tanner as Russell McAllister
- Harold Kasket as Shahrdar of Wadi
- Brian Coburn as Magda
Also Starring in The Return of Mr. Moto
· 11 more- Martin Wyldeck Helmut 'Dargo' Engle
- Peter Zander Charles Ginelli
- Stanley Morgan Inspector Jim Haliday
- Richard Evan Chief Inspector Marlow
- Henry Gilbert David Lennox
- Terence Longdon Jonathan Westering, MI5
- Denis Holmes Chapel the fake Halliday
- Marne Maitland Wasir Hussein
- Suzanne Lloyd Maxine Powell
- Ian Fleming Rogers
- Anthony Booth Hovath
More from Ernest Morris
More films directed by Ernest Morris: The Tell-Tale Heart and Night Train for Inverness.
The Return of Mr. Moto Plot Summary
What happens in The Return of Mr. Moto from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mr. Moto is called upon by British intelligence to investigate a dangerous plot threatening a major oil company involved in Iran. During his investigation, he encounters his friend, Gordon Tanner as Russell McAllister, a prominent American oil executive. McAllister reveals that his company’s operations are under attack by sabotage, and the Shahrdar of Wadi is considering revoking their lease, which could severely impact their interests.
Full summary
The whole story of The Return of Mr. Moto, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Return of Mr. Moto?
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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Who enlists Mr. Moto to investigate the sabotage targeting an oil company?
Cars in The Return of Mr. Moto
13 cars on screen, including the 1960 Austin FX4 and the 1962 Austin A110 Westminster MkI.
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1960 Austin FX4 Important role -
1962 Austin A110 Westminster MkI Minor role -
1963 Vauxhall Cresta Minor role -
1961 Wolseley 6/110 MkI Minor role
The Return of Mr. Moto Also Known As
Also known as “MOTO先生的回归”.
- Also known as
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- MOTO先生的回归
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Movies Like The Return of Mr. Moto
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation, Mr. Moto in Danger Island and Mr. Moto’s Last Warning.
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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation 1939 -
Mr. Moto in Danger Island 1939 -
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning 1939 -
Think Fast, Mr. Moto 1937 -
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance 1938 -
Mr. Moto’s Gamble 1938 -
Mysterious Mr. Moto 1938 -
Thank You, Mr. Moto 1937 -
Secret Agent Super Dragon 1966 -
Requiem for a Secret Agent 1966 -
Return of the Street Fighter 1974 -
The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe 1974
The Return of Mr. Moto FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Return of Mr. Moto, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Return of Mr. Moto?
The Return of Mr. Moto runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was The Return of Mr. Moto released?
The Return of Mr. Moto was released on December 1, 1965.
Who directed The Return of Mr. Moto?
The Return of Mr. Moto was directed by Ernest Morris.
More films by Ernest Morris Who is in the cast of The Return of Mr. Moto?
The Return of Mr. Moto stars Henry Silva as Mr. Moto, Gordon Tanner as Russell McAllister and Harold Kasket as Shahrdar of Wadi, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Return of Mr. Moto have a post-credit scene?
No. The Return of Mr. Moto has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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