

Mr. Arkadin
1955-08-09 · 107 min · ★ 6.8
Claiming that he doesn't know his own past, a rich man enlists an ex-con with an odd bit of detective work. Gregory Arkadin says he can't remember anything before the late 1920s, and convict Guy Van Stratten is happy to take the job of exploring his new acquaintance's life story. Guy's research turns up stunning details about his employer's past, and as his work seems linked to untimely deaths, the mystery surrounding Mr. Arkadin deepens.
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- Directors
- Orson Welles
- Production companies
- Bavaria Film, Sevilla Films, Filmorsa, Cervantes Films, Mercury Productions
- Countries
- France, Spain, Switzerland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Orson WellesGregory Arkadin
Akim TamiroffJakob Zouk
Grégoire AslanBracco
Patricia MedinaMily
Jack WatlingMarquis of Rutleigh
Mischa AuerThe Professor
Peter van EyckThaddeus
Michael RedgraveBurgomil Trebitsch
Amparo Rivelles
Frédéric O'BradyOscar
Tamara ShayneWoman in Apartment
Paola MoriRaina Arkadin
Robert ArdenGuy Van Stratten
Gustavo RePolice at Naples Port (uncredited)
Manuel RequenaGeneral Martinez
Jacinto San Emeterio(uncredited)
Sergio Orta(uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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