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.

Directed by

Orson Welles

Written by

Orson Welles

Genres

Mystery, Thriller

Released

August 9, 1955

Runtime

1h 47m

Status

Released

Language

English

Countries

France, Spain, Switzerland

Studios

Bavaria Film, Sevilla Films, Filmorsa, Cervantes Films, Mercury Productions