Movie

Mr. Moto's Gamble

“TRAGEDY STRIKES THE ARENA AS FISTIC CHAMPIONS FALL BEFORE UNSEEN GLOVES!”

★ 6.4(22)19381h 12m

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Good to know

Director: James Tinling
Release date: 1938-04-07
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Mr. Moto Collection

Mr. Moto's Gamble — trailer

About Mr. Moto's Gamble

Mr. Moto's Gamble is a 1938 movie in the Mystery, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by James Tinling, starring Peter Lorre, Keye Luke and Dick Baldwin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mr. Moto's Gamble in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Celebrated as supersleuth, Mr. Moto comes out fighting when a brutal boxing match turns into cold-blooded murder! Assisted by detective-in-training Lee Chan, Moto sets out to track down the killer based on a single ominous clue: a poisoned boxing glove! But when Moto's hunch points to a corrupt gambling syndicate, he's forced to wager his very life to unmask the culprit—or go down for the count...permanently!

Cast

Peter Lorre

Kentaro Moto

Keye Luke

Lee Chan

Dick Baldwin

Bill Steele

Lynn Bari

Penny Kendall

Douglas Fowley

Nick Crowder

Jayne Regan

Linda Benton

Harold Huber

Lieutenant Riggs

Maxie Rosenbloom

Horace 'Knock-Out' Wellington

John Hamilton

Philip Benton

George E. Stone

Jerry Connors

Bernard Nedell

Clipper McCoy

Charles Williams

Gabby Marden

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mr. Moto's Gamble in New Zealand?+

Mr. Moto's Gamble is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mr. Moto's Gamble on Netflix?+

Mr. Moto's Gamble is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Mr. Moto's Gamble?+

Mr. Moto's Gamble has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in Mr. Moto's Gamble?+

Mr. Moto's Gamble stars Peter Lorre, Keye Luke, Dick Baldwin, Lynn Bari and Douglas Fowley.

When did Mr. Moto's Gamble come out?+

Mr. Moto's Gamble is a 1938 movie directed by James Tinling.

What genre is Mr. Moto's Gamble?+

Mr. Moto's Gamble is Mystery, Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Mr. Moto's Gamble?+

Mr. Moto's Gamble was directed by James Tinling.