The read
It runs a compact 1h 4m.
Synopsis
In Puerto Rico to investigate a glut of contraband diamonds that are flooding the world's jewel market, Mr. Moto and his sidekick, a wrestler, find themselves involved in murders by thrown daggers, the frame-up of an overstressed Army colonel, and a pirate gang led by an unknown boss who has inside knowledge of the ensuing investigation.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Herbert I. LeedsDirector
- Peter MilneScreenplay
Cast
- Peter LorreKentaro Moto
- Warren HymerTwister McGurk
- Amanda DuffJoan Castle
- Robert LoweryLt. George Bentley
- Leon AmesCommissioner Madero
- Jean HersholtMr. Sutter
- Douglass DumbrilleComdr. La Costa
- Richard LanePolice Commissioner Gordon
- Charles D. BrownCapt. Thomas Castle
- Paul HarveyGov. John Bentley
- Eddie MarrCapt. Dahlen
- Harry WoodsGrant
Stills
Themes
rescuepuerto ricomurdershootoutwhodunitdaggerprivate detectiveblack stereotypeframed for murderred herringintelligence agentoutlaw gang