Classic film noir, with Peter Lorre magnificent as a Dutch mystery writer delving into the past of a master criminal whose body has been washed ashore in Istanbul., Mystery novelist Cornelius Leyden is on vacation in Istanbul when the body of master criminal Makropoulos washes up on shore. Leyden becomes inspired to learn and tell the story of Makropoulos’ rise to power, traveling across Europe to uncover secrets and stitch together the criminal’s narrative. Based on the novel “A Coffin for Dimitrios” by Eric Ambler., A corpse washes onto the beach, which the police identify as famous, wanted criminal Dimitris Makropolous. The death intrigues visiting mystery writer Cornelius Leyden, who unravels the lethal web of deceit, blackmail and murder behind The Mask of Dimitrios…, Zachary Scott made his screen debut in this clever bit of film noir that has gained a cult reputation in recent years. Dutch mystery novelist Cornelius Leyden (Peter Lorre) is travelling through Istanbul when he meets Col. Haki (Kurt Katch), head of the secret police and a big fan of Leyden’s work. He offers to tell Leyden about Dimitrios Makropoulos (Zachary Scott), a notorious criminal whose body was just found washed up on the beach. It seems that Makropoulos was involved in nearly every sort of lawless act imaginable, from murder and blackmail to espionage and political assassination. Fascinated, Leyden decides that Makropoulos would be a fine subject for his next book, and he begins researching his life, beginning with Haki’s dossier on the criminal. Leyden’s research takes him through much of Europe; while en route by rail to Sofia, he meets a large man with an ingratiating chuckle, Mr. Peters (Sydney Greenstreet), who informs Leyden that “There is not enough kindness in the world,” and tells him of a good hotel in town. Grateful for the advice, Leyden checks in, only to later find Peters ransacking his room and holding him at gunpoint; it seems that Peters had business with Makropoulos, and he isn’t entirely convinced that the master criminal is dead — especially since his body was found with shabby clothes and no money, and the police in Istanbul had never actually seen a photo of Makropoulos. Based on a novel by Eric Ambler, The Mask of Dimitrios also features Faye Emerson, who was in the news at the time, as she had just wed the son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “The Mask of Dimitrios ” ?
A: The main cast includes Zachary Scott,Peter Lorre,Sydney Greenstreet,Faye Emerson,George Tobias,Victor Francen,Steven Geray,Florence Bates,Eduardo Ciannelli,Kurt Katch,Marjorie Hoshelle,George Metaxa,John Abbott,Monte Blue,David Hoffman,Philip Rock,Rita Holland,Rola Stewart,Georges Renavent,Peter Helmers,Lal Chand Mehra,Jules Molnar,Walter Palm,Pedro Regas,Nino Pipitone,Edward Hyans,Antonio Filauri,Alfred Paix,Saul Gorss,Frank Lackteen,Nick Thompson,Roman Bohnen,Hella Crossley,Carmen D’Antonio,Fred Essler,John Bleifer,Albert Van Antwerp,Edgar Licho,Michael Visaroff,Louis Mercier,Felix Basch,Leonid Snegoff,Gregory Golubeff,Carl Neubert,Lotte Palfi,John Mylong,Mary Landa,Alphonse Martell,Ray de Ravenne,Marek Windheim,Charles Andre,Vince Barnett,Jean Negulesco,Frank Gruber,Ted Smith,Jack L. Warner,Leo F. Forbstein,Perc Westmore,Frederick Richards,Arthur Edeson.
Q: When Did the “The Mask of Dimitrios” Released?
A: The Movie “The Mask of Dimitrios” originally aired on 1944-06-23 and released in the year of 1944.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “The Mask of Dimitrios” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “The Mask of Dimitrios” ?
A: “The Mask of Dimitrios” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
