A Japanese man claiming to be Mr. Moto, of the International Police, is abducted and murdered soon after disembarking from a ship at Port Said in Egypt. The real Mr. Moto is already in Port Said, investigating a conspiracy against the British and French governments.
Mr. Moto is sent to prevent the smuggling of secret plans for a new British warplane. Operating undercover as a wealthy tourist, he infiltrates a glamorous Mediterranean resort where suspected spies and arms dealers gather. Moto must untangle a web of deception and international intrigue to identify the traitor and stop the dangerous transaction before war breaks out.
The Mr. Moto film series, starring Peter Lorre, generally received moderate critical attention. 'Mr. Moto's Last Warning' is often considered one of the more engaging entries in the series, praised for its decent plot and Lorre's performance, though it doesn't transcend the typical B-movie status of the era.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Mr. Moto's Last Warning' is not readily available, but the film is typically viewed as a competent and enjoyable entry within its genre and series.
This film marked the first appearance of actor John Litel in a Mr. Moto film, though he did not play Moto himself but a supporting role.
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