The Mask of Dimitrios
The fabulous tale of a man of mystery!
1944 • 95 min • Crime · Drama · Mystery
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 71 Audience · 56 · 49%
An English mystery writer becomes fascinated by the life of a notorious criminal, Dimitrios, after his supposed death. He traces Dimitrios's shadowy past across Europe, uncovering a trail of crime, betrayal, and deceit. A mysterious figure joins him, with his own interest in Dimitrios's fate.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Characters smoke frequently and drink alcohol.
- Discussions of murder, blackmail, and other criminal acts.
- A few intense moments of suspense and implied danger.
What it models well
- Curiosity and investigation
- Uncovering the truth
- The consequences of a life of crime
Talk about it after
- The nature of evil and its impact on others.
- How appearances can be deceiving.
- The moral choices characters make and their outcomes.
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Top billed cast
Director: Jean Negulesco • Crew: Frank Gruber
Trailers & clips
The Mask of Dimitrios trailer 1944 Peter Lorre Sydney Greenstreet
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersA Coffin for Dimitrios. The Mask of Dimitrios is directed by Jean Negulesco and adapted to screenplay by Frank Gruber from the novel "A Coffin for Dimitrios" written by Eric Ambler. It stars Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Zachary Scott and Faye Emerson. Music is by Adolph Deutsch and cinematography by Arthur Edeson. "For money, some men will allow the innocent to hang. They will turn traitor...…
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