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The Mask of Dimitrios

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1944 | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Bourne Ultimatum or Obsession, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1944: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean Negulesco

  • Sydney GreenstreetMr. Peters
  • Zachary ScottDimitrios Makropoulos
  • Faye EmersonIrana Preveza
  • Peter LorreCornelius Leyden
  • Victor FrancenWladislaw Grudek
  • Steven GerayKarel Bulic
  • Florence BatesMadame Elise Chavez
  • Eduardo CiannelliMarukakis
  • Kurt KatchColonel Haki
  • Marjorie HoshelleAnna Bulic