Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1938, Mr. Moto Takes a Chance is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Norman Foster, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. In the jungle near Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Mr. Moto poses as an ineffectual archaeologist and a venerable holy man with mystical powers to help foil two insurgencies against the government.
Who’s in it. Mr. Moto Takes a Chance stars Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto, Rochelle Hudson as Victoria 'Vicki' Mason, Robert Kent as Marty Weston and J. Edward Bromberg as Raja Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Mr. Moto Takes a Chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Moto Takes a Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Moto Takes a Chance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Moto Takes a Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Moto Takes a Chance worth watching?
- Mr. Moto Takes a Chance holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Moto Takes a Chance?
- Mr. Moto Takes a Chance stars Peter Lorre, Rochelle Hudson, Robert Kent, J. Edward Bromberg and Chick Chandler.
- When was Mr. Moto Takes a Chance released?
- Mr. Moto Takes a Chance was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.