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.
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I watched the Comprehensive version out of the 3 under “The complete Mr Arkadin” criterion collection. So slick and smooth suspense writing with a hint of charming comedy. It did kinda reminded me of his own citizen Kane but Arkadin is more of a thriller mystery than a pure character study like citizen Kane was. So bloody entertaining and an engaging suspense. Loved it.