The Mask of Dimitrios

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Peter Lorre Cornelius Leyden

Sydney Greenstreet Mr. Peters

Zachary Scott Dimitrios Makropoulos

Faye Emerson Irana Preveza

Victor Francen Wladislaw Grudek