Mr. Arkadin
"Discovering the past can be murder..."
Originally released in 1955. Mr. Arkadin is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Orson Welles.
Starring Orson Welles, Akim Tamiroff, and Grégoire Aslan
Synopsis
Claiming that he doesn't know his own past, a rich man enlists an ex-con with an odd bit of detective work. Gregory Arkadin says he can't remember anything before the late 1920s, and convict Guy Van Stratten is happy to take the job of exploring his new acquaintance's life story. Guy's research turns up stunning details about his employer's past, and as his work seems linked to untimely deaths, the mystery surrounding Mr. Arkadin deepens.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (185 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bavaria Film
- Sevilla Films
- Filmorsa
- Cervantes Films
- Mercury Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. Arkadin about?
Claiming that he doesn't know his own past, a rich man enlists an ex-con with an odd bit of detective work. Gregory Arkadin says he can't remember anything before the late 1920s, and convict Guy Va...
Who directed Mr. Arkadin?
Mr. Arkadin was directed by Orson Welles.
How long is Mr. Arkadin?
Mr. Arkadin has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Mr. Arkadin released?
Mr. Arkadin was released on June 27, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Arkadin?
The main cast of Mr. Arkadin includes Orson Welles, Akim Tamiroff, Grégoire Aslan, Patricia Medina, Jack Watling.
Is Mr. Arkadin worth watching?
Mr. Arkadin has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 185 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.