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Think Fast, Mr. Moto
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Think Fast, Mr. Moto

1937-07-23 · 67 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

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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Directors
Norman Foster
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter LorrePeter LorreKentaro Moto
Virginia FieldVirginia FieldGloria Danton/Tanya Boriv
Thomas BeckThomas BeckRobert 'Bob' Hitchings, Jr.
Sig RumanSig RumanNicolas Marloff
Murray KinnellMurray KinnellJoseph B. Wilkie
John RogersCarson
Lotus LongLela Liu
George CooperGeorge CooperMuggs Blake
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishAdram
Frederick VogedingFrederick VogedingCurio Dealer
William LawShanghai Police Chief

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