The Mask of Dimitrios (1944)

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Released:
1944-06-23

Overview:
A mystery writer is intrigued by the tale of notorious criminal Dimitrios Makropolous, whose dead body was found washed up on the shore in Istanbul. He decides to follow the career of Dimitrios around Europe, in order to learn more about the man. Along the way he is joined by the mysterious Mr. Peters, who has his own motivation.

Director:
Jean Negulesco

Runtime:
1h 35min

Genre:
Mystery, Crime, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Peter Lorre
    as
    Cornelius Leyden
  • Sydney Greenstreet
    as
    Mr. Peters
  • Zachary Scott
    as
    Dimitrios Makropoulos
  • Faye Emerson
    as
    Irana Preveza
  • Victor Francen
    as
    Wladislaw Grudek